2027 Best English Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
English programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their english programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 118 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for english students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for English in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall english education in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Top Schools in English
Our analysis ranked Georgetown University the best school in the country for a degree in english. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Georgetown University awarded about 62 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $53,813 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500.
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A rank of #2 makes Colgate University one of the top schools for english. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Hamilton. Colgate University graduates 91% of students within six years. About 30 english degrees were awarded at Colgate University in the most recent year. English graduates of Colgate University earn a median of $48,008 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,875.
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Students looking for a strong english program will find one at Lafayette College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 26 english degrees were awarded at Lafayette College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Lafayette College earn around $59,513 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 15 english degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $42,134 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans.
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Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #5. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 english students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $33,270 in their early career. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $16,275 in student loans.
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Barnard College landed the #6 spot for english this year. Set in the city of New York, Barnard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 48 english degrees were awarded at Barnard College in the most recent year. English graduates of Barnard College earn a median of $40,414 early in their careers. Barnard College graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans.
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Lehigh University landed the #7 spot for english this year. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Lehigh University graduates 88% of students within six years. Lehigh University awarded about 25 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of Lehigh University earn a median of $70,321 early in their careers. Lehigh University graduates carry a median of $19,707 in student loans.
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Princeton University came in at #8 for english this year. Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton. About 98% of students finish within six years. About 61 english degrees were awarded at Princeton University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $35,178 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,888.
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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College landed the #9 spot for english this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 32 english students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College generally make around $61,459. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pennsylvania earned the #10 position for english this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 63 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $40,967 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Maryland College Park landed the #11 spot for english this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. About 102 english degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $36,561 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Union College New York came in at #12 for english this year. Located in the city of Schenectady, Union College New York is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 10 english degrees were awarded at Union College New York in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Union College New York generally make around $52,020. Typical student debt for the program is $25,869.
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University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #13 for english this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 27 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $27,547 in their early career. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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George Washington University placed #14 among the best english schools. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 english degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. English graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $38,985 early in their careers. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans.
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Swarthmore College placed #15 among the best english schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Swarthmore. About 92% of students finish within six years. Swarthmore College awarded about 13 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Swarthmore College earn around $66,971 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Haverford College earned the #16 position for english this year. Set in the suburb of Haverford, Haverford College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 english degrees were awarded at Haverford College in the most recent year.
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Suny At Binghamton landed the #17 spot for english this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Vestal. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suny At Binghamton awarded about 91 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of $35,237 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania came in at #18 for english this year. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 53 english students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year.
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University Of Rochester earned the #19 position for english this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Rochester awarded about 39 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Rochester earn around $35,053 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000.
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Ramapo College Of New Jersey landed the #20 spot for english this year. Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Mahwah. Ramapo College Of New Jersey graduates 70% of students within six years. Ramapo College Of New Jersey awarded about 15 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of Ramapo College Of New Jersey earn a median of $48,545 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,014.
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Stony Brook University placed #21 among the best english schools. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. Stony Brook University graduates 76% of students within six years. Stony Brook University awarded about 105 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $29,480 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,606 to complete this degree.
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Villanova University earned the #22 position for english this year. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 33 english degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Villanova University earn around $45,417 in the first couple years of their career. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $26,899 in student loans.
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Gettysburg College came in at #23 for english this year. Gettysburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Gettysburg. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 23 english students who graduated with this degree at Gettysburg College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Gettysburg College generally make around $40,601. Students borrow a median of $26,724 to complete this degree.
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Pace University New York placed #24 among the best english schools. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit institution. Pace University New York graduates 60% of students within six years. About 10 english degrees were awarded at Pace University New York in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $59,662. Pace University New York graduates carry a median of $25,656 in student loans.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 170 english students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $35,838 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 118 schools evaluated.
- 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 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.