2026 Best Classical Languages Literature Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Classical Languages Literature certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 110 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Classical Languages Literature Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Arizona State University, our #1 Classical Languages Literature school in the United States. Located in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $21,842. Read the full report on Arizona State University
Out of the 110 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Boise State University landed the #2 spot. Located in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. Boise State University graduates 59% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Graduates carry a median of $24,311 in student loans. Get the full Boise State University report
Out of the 110 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, St Olaf College landed the #3 spot. More on St Olaf College
Out of the 110 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Ohio University Main Campus landed the #4 spot. More on Ohio University Main Campus
The strong Classical Languages Literature programs at Ohio University Eastern Campus earned it the #5 place in the United States. See the full Ohio University Eastern Campus profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
Furman University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. See the full Furman University profile
Villanova University did well this year, earning the #8 position. More on Villanova University
University Of California Los Angeles ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Read more about University Of California Los Angeles
Hillsdale College did well this year, earning the #10 position. Read more about Hillsdale College
Ohio University Chillicothe Campus placed #11 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. More on Ohio University Chillicothe Campus
Brigham Young University Provo landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. More on Brigham Young University Provo
Columbia University In The City Of New York did well this year, earning the #13 position. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Catholic University Of America placed #14 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Catholic University Of America
Southwestern University placed #15 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. More on Southwestern University
Denison University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. See the full Denison University profile
University Of Miami landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Miami
Oberlin College
Oberlin College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Read more about Oberlin College
Montclair State University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read more about Montclair State University
Barnard College
Barnard College did well this year, earning the #20 position. See the full Barnard College profile
Florida State University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full Florida State University report
Eckerd College
Eckerd College did well this year, earning the #22 position. See the full Eckerd College profile
Xavier University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Xavier University
Augustana College Illinois landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Augustana College Illinois
Swarthmore College placed #25 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Swarthmore College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Classical Languages Literature Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Ohio University Southern Campus landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio University Southern Campus
University Of Florida landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Florida
Bryn Mawr College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. More on Bryn Mawr College
Marshall University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Marshall University report
Santa Clara University placed #30 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. See the full Santa Clara University profile
Cuny Brooklyn College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Cuny Brooklyn College report
University Of Evansville placed #32 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Evansville
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Providence College placed #35 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Providence College
Cuny Hunter College placed #36 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Cuny Hunter College
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report
Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. See the full Tulane University Of Louisiana profile
Wheaton College Massachusetts placed #39 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. More on Wheaton College Massachusetts
Cuny Queens College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. More on Cuny Queens College
Hofstra University landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. More on Hofstra University
Benedictine College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. See the full Benedictine College profile
University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #43 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Massachusetts Boston profile
University Of Kentucky came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Kentucky report
Wheaton College Illinois landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Wheaton College Illinois report
University Of Iowa came in at #46 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Iowa
Virginia Wesleyan College did well this year, earning the #47 position. See the full Virginia Wesleyan College profile
Saint Johns University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Read the full report on Saint Johns University
Loyola University New Orleans placed #49 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Loyola University New Orleans
Cuny City College placed #50 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. See the full Cuny City College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 110 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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