by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 102 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of english language & literature. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,735 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature during the 2021-2022 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of english language & literature for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality english language & literature program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for english language & literature students working on their bachelor's degree.
The english language & literature school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's hard to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. Pitt is a very large public university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in english language & literature has to look into Georgetown University. Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Georgetown University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in english language & literature has to look into University of Pennsylvania. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University in the City of New York is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Columbia University in the City of New York
Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of Maryland - College Park
Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Johns Hopkins University
Villanova is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Villanova.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Villanova University
Fordham U is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Bronx.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Fordham University
Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Cornell University
Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of Delaware
Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Lehigh is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Bethlehem.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Lehigh University
Located in the rural area of Hamilton, Colgate is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Colgate University
Barnard is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of New York.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Barnard College
Binghamton University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Vestal.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Binghamton University
Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Syracuse University
UAlbany is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Albany.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University at Albany
SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Stony Brook.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Stony Brook University
Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Lewisburg.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Bucknell University
Located in the large suburb of Easton, Lafayette is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Lafayette College
Here are some additional great schools for English Language & Literature students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 27 | American University | Washington, DC |
| 28 | Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ |
| 29 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ |
| 30 | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ |
| 31 | Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA |
| 32 | Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY |
| 33 | Saint Joseph’s University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 34 | Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD |
| 21 | George Washington University | Washington, DC |
| 22 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 23 | University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
| 24 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ |
| 25 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY |
Explore the best english language & literature colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 2,084 |
| New York | 37 | 3,375 |
| New Jersey | 34 | 929 |
| Maryland | 33 | 744 |
| Delaware | 30 | 109 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 179 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 5,168 |
| Writing Studies | 1,142 |
| Literature | 308 |
| English Literature (Other) | 117 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 30,051 |
| Communication & Journalism | 15,264 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 6,031 |
| History | 4,594 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4,589 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 3,171 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 1,869 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 1,719 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 797 |