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2025 Best Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

1 College in Pennsylvania
116 Literature Degrees Awarded
$24,751 Avg Early-Career Salary
Literature degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #264 out of the 395 majors we look at each year. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

There was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best Literature Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Literature

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Literature Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Literature in Pennsylvania

The schools below may not offer all types of literature degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Pennsylvania Schools in Literature

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Literature Degrees Awarded
2.9% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you want to pursue a degree in literature. Pitt is a very large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh.

Students who receive their degree from the literature program make an average of $24,109 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in literature from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Best Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 333 283
New Jersey 273 0
District of Columbia 188 23

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Literature is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.

Literature Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
English Literature (British & Commonwealth) 43
General Literature 37
Children’s & Adolescent Literature 36

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Related Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 1,396
Writing Studies 933
English Literature (Other) 39

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