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2025 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

2 Colleges in Pennsylvania
108 Classical Languages Degrees Awarded
Classical Languages & Literature isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #212 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 108 degrees in classical languages & literature annually.

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Classical Languages & Literature Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Classical Languages
Master's Degrees in Classical Languages

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Best Schools for Classical Languages & Literature in Pennsylvania

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the classical languages degree levels they offer.

Top Pennsylvania Schools in Classical Languages

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

It is difficult to beat Villanova University if you wish to pursue a degree in classical languages & literature. Villanova is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Villanova.More information about a degree in classical languages & literature from Villanova University

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Bucknell University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in classical languages & literature. Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Lewisburg.More information about a degree in classical languages & literature from Bucknell University

Best Classical Languages & Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 333 141
Maryland 279 21
New Jersey 273 32
District of Columbia 188 21
Delaware 175 4

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One of 18 majors within the Foreign Languages & Linguistics area of study, Classical Languages & Literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

Classical Languages Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics 103
Ancient/Classical Greek Language & Literature 3
Latin Language & Literature 2

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Romance Languages 631
Linguistics & Comparative Literature 273
East Asian Languages 141
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 94
American Sign Language 82
Germanic Languages 71
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 33
Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) 6

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