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2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree School for You

English Language & Literature is the #19 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 458 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Pennsylvania to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Check out the English language and literature doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in English Language & Literature

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Our 2023 rankings named Carnegie Mellon University the best school in Pennsylvania for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. IUP is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Indiana.

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#3

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Pennsylvania is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

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#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Duquesne University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pitt is a very large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New York 829
Maryland 207
New Jersey 232
District of Columbia 67
Delaware 6

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 4,966
Writing Studies 4,263
English Literature (Other) 175
Literature 162

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
Theology & Religious Vocations 17,287
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 2,680

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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