by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best Literature Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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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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.
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 CampusExplore 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 |
Literature is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Literature (British & Commonwealth) | 43 |
| General Literature | 37 |
| Children’s & Adolescent Literature | 36 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 1,396 |
| Writing Studies | 933 |
| English Literature (Other) | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.