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2023 Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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Finding the Best Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 102 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, classical languages and literature is the #178 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 18 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Classical Languages & Literature program at each school on the list.

Check out the classical languages bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

#1

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Our analysis found Villanova University to be the most popular school for classical languages and literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

About 40% of the students majoring in classical languages at the school are women while 60% are male.

Full Classical Languages & Literature at Villanova University Report

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Our 2023 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the most popular school in Pennsylvania for classical languages and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 40% of the classical languages majors at the school.

Full Classical Languages & Literature at University of Pennsylvania Report

Out of the 18 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in classical languages at Pitt, 11% are male and 89% are female.

Full Classical Languages & Literature at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#3

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dickinson College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Dickinson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Carlisle.

Women make up 44% of the classical languages majors at the school.

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#5

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA

Out of the 18 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Bucknell University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lewisburg.

Of the 8 students majoring in classical languages at Bucknell, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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#6

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree classical languages and literature programs. Bryn Mawr is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr.

Read full report on Classical Languages & Literature at Bryn Mawr College

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Of the 6 students majoring in classical languages at Temple, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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#8

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, PA

Saint Joseph’s University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the city of Philadelphia, St. Joe's is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in classical languages at the school are women while 33% are male.

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#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

Read full report on Classical Languages & Literature at Duquesne University

#10

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for classical languages and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Swarthmore.

Full Classical Languages & Literature at Swarthmore College Report

Best Classical Languages & Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 152
Maryland 21
New Jersey 32
District of Columbia 21
Delaware 4

One of 17 majors within the area of study, classical languages and literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Romance Languages 15,009
Linguistics & Comparative Literature 8,539
American Sign Language 2,724
East Asian Languages 2,293
Germanic Languages 1,425

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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