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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in Pennsylvania

26 Colleges in Pennsylvania
312 Master's Degrees
English Language & Literature is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #18 out of the 37 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 26 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the most popular for English language and literature students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 312 master's degrees in English language and literature to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great English Language & Literature School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in Pennsylvania Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in English language and literature matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in Pennsylvania ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality English language and literature program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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Associate Degrees in English Language & Literature
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Overall Popularity in English Language & Literature

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for English language and literature.


 

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in English language and literature.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for English Language & Literature Students Working on Their Master's

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
36 Annual Master's Degrees
#7 Best Quality In PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Wilkes University if you want to pursue a master's degree in English language and literature. Wilkes is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Wilkes-Barre. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Pennsylvania.

There were about 36 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Wilkes in the most recent year we have data available.

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24 Annual Master's Degrees
#11 Best Quality In PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in English language and literature. WCUPA is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of West Chester.

There were approximately 24 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at WCUPA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
24 Annual Master's Degrees
#17 Best Quality In PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Chatham University if you want to pursue a master's degree in English language and literature. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Chatham is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 24 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Chatham in the most recent data year.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
23 Annual Master's Degrees
#13 Best Quality In PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Temple University if you want to pursue a master's degree in English language and literature. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.

There were roughly 23 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.

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20 Annual Master's Degrees
#18 Best Quality In PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 20 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at IUP in the most recent year we have data available.

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20 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Best Quality In PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Pennsylvania.

There were about 20 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent data year.

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Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA
19 Annual Master's Degrees
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Seton Hill is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Greensburg.

There were about 19 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hill in the most recent data year.

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19 Annual Master's Degrees
#6 Best Quality In PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in English language and literature in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 19 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available.

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16 Annual Master's Degrees
#10 Best Quality In PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

SRU is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.

There were roughly 16 English language and literature students who graduated with this degree at SRU in the most recent data year.

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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
16 Annual Master's Degrees
#16 Best Quality In PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Arcadia is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Glenside.

There were about 16 English language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Arcadia in the most recent data year.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 33 828
New Jersey 31 198
Maryland 31 174
District of Columbia 31 53
Delaware 24 5

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 168
General English Literature 128
English Literature (Other) 9
Literature 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 632
Theology & Religious Vocations 578
Philosophy & Religious Studies 103
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 99
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 42

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