2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Classical Languages & Literature in Pennsylvania

Classical Languages & Literaturemaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #199 out of the 326 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the most popular for classical languages and literature students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3 master's degrees in classical languages and literature during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Classical Languages & Literature School for Your Master's Degree

The classical languages master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Classical Languages & Literature in Pennsylvania ranking is to help you make that choice.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of classical languages and literature students usually has them for a reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Classical Languages & Literature Schools

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 classical languages and literature.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Classical Languages & Literature in Pennsylvania

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in classical languages and literature.

Most Well Attended Schools for Classical Languages Students Working on Their Master's

1

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in classical languages and literature needs to look into Villanova University. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in classical languages and literature in Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 2 classical languages and literature students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent data year.

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2

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

1 Annual Master's Degrees

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Bryn Mawr College if you wish to pursue a master's degree in classical languages and literature. Bryn Mawr is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Bryn Mawr.

There were roughly 1 classical languages and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Bryn Mawr in the most recent data year.

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3

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in classical languages and literature. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in classical languages and literature from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

3

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Pennsylvania is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in classical languages and literature. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in classical languages and literature from University of Pennsylvania

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	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	249	20
Maryland	190	6
New Jersey	178	12
District of Columbia	151	5

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Rankings in Majors Related to Classical Languages

Classical Languages & Literature is one of 17 different types of Foreign Languages & Linguistics programs to choose from.

Classical Languages Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics	3

Majors Similar to Classical Languages

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Linguistics & Comparative Literature	35
Romance Languages	22
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages	18
East Asian Languages	15
Germanic Languages	3
Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other)	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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.