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Best English Language and Literature Schools in Pennsylvania
Top English Language and Literature programs in Pennsylvania ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 20
Avg major earnings: $55,754
Top English Language and Literature Programs in Pennsylvania
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucknell University #65 national | $60,450 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania #68 national | $42,449 |
| 3 | Villanova University #77 national | $64,967 |
| 4 | Gettysburg College #145 national | $54,100 |
| 5 | Muhlenberg College #177 national | $49,364 |
| 6 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia #199 national | $50,274 |
| 7 | Dickinson College #204 national | $56,242 |
| 8 | University of Scranton #210 national | N/A |
| 9 | Duquesne University #240 national | $43,186 |
| 10 | Moravian University #332 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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