by our College Data Analytics TeamEnglish programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their english programs.
College Factual analyzed 32 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best english schools.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the english degrees they offer, see the list below.
Lafayette College tops our 2027 ranking of the best english schools. Located in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Lafayette College awarded about 26 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $59,513 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree. See the full english program report for Lafayette College
A rank of #2 makes University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus one of the top schools for english. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. English graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $42,134 early in their careers. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Get the full english details for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
A rank of #3 makes Lehigh University one of the top schools for english. 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. There were roughly 25 english students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Lehigh University earn around $70,321 in the first couple years of their career. Lehigh University graduates carry a median of $19,707 in student loans. See the full english program report for Lehigh University
A rank of #4 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the top schools for english. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 63 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. English graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $40,967 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Get the full english details for University Of Pennsylvania
Students looking for a strong english program will find one at Swarthmore College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 13 english degrees were awarded at Swarthmore College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Swarthmore College generally make around $66,971. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full english program report for Swarthmore College
Haverford College earned the #6 position for english this year. Haverford College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Haverford. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 25 english students who graduated with this degree at Haverford College in the most recent data year. Get the full english details for Haverford College
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #7 spot for english this year. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 53 english degrees in the most recent data year. See the full english program report for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
Villanova University landed the #8 spot for english this year. Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 33 english degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $45,417 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,899. More information about a degree in english from Villanova University
Gettysburg College came in at #9 for english this year. Set in the town of Gettysburg, Gettysburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Gettysburg College graduates 82% of students within six years. About 23 english degrees were awarded at Gettysburg College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Gettysburg College earn around $40,601 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,724 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at Gettysburg College
Dickinson College placed #10 among the best english schools. Dickinson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Carlisle. Dickinson College graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 english students who graduated with this degree at Dickinson College in the most recent data year. English graduates of Dickinson College earn a median of $25,510 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. See the full english program report for Dickinson College
Bucknell University placed #11 among the best english schools. Located in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bucknell University awarded about 18 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $34,043 in their early career. Bucknell University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full english program report for Bucknell University
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earned the #12 position for english this year. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 105 english students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. English graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $29,848 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Get the full english details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Bryn Mawr College placed #13 among the best english schools. Bryn Mawr College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. Bryn Mawr College graduates 82% of students within six years. About 21 english degrees were awarded at Bryn Mawr College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Bryn Mawr College generally make around $35,668. Students borrow a median of $23,069 to complete this degree. See the full english program report for Bryn Mawr College
Saint Josephs University placed #14 among the best english schools. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Saint Josephs University graduates 79% of students within six years. About 16 english degrees were awarded at Saint Josephs University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Saint Josephs University earn around $31,266 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at Saint Josephs University
Duquesne University came in at #15 for english this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. Duquesne University graduates 77% of students within six years. Duquesne University awarded about 25 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Duquesne University earn around $31,887 in the first couple years of their career. Duquesne University graduates carry a median of $26,098 in student loans. Get the full english details for Duquesne University
Ursinus College came in at #16 for english this year. Set in the suburb of Collegeville, Ursinus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 english degrees were awarded at Ursinus College in the most recent year. English graduates of Ursinus College earn a median of $24,373 early in their careers. Ursinus College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in english from Ursinus College
Lebanon Valley College earned the #17 position for english this year. Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Annville. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 11 english students who graduated with this degree at Lebanon Valley College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Lebanon Valley College generally make around $40,151. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english from Lebanon Valley College
Temple University landed the #18 spot for english this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 68 english students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $28,914. Typical student debt for the program is $25,949. More information about a degree in english from Temple University
Lycoming College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. Located in the city of Williamsport, Lycoming College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. About 11 english degrees were awarded at Lycoming College in the most recent year. English graduates of Lycoming College earn a median of $34,280 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,973 to complete this degree. Get the full english details for Lycoming College
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania came in at #20 for english this year. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public university. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates 66% of students within six years. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 36 english degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $41,236. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full english program report for Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania came in at #21 for english this year. Located in the suburb of Millersville, Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public university. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 48 english students who graduated with this degree at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Millersville University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $36,865. Typical student debt for the program is $25,934. Get the full english details for Millersville University Of Pennsylvania
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania placed #22 among the best english schools. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public university. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 english students who graduated with this degree at Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania earn around $39,028 in the first couple years of their career. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $26,867 in student loans. Read more about the english program at Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania
Messiah College landed the #23 spot for english this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Mechanicsburg. Messiah College graduates 75% of students within six years. Messiah College awarded about 10 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $22,621 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Get the full english details for Messiah College
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus came in at #24 for english this year. This large public university is located in the town of Indiana. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 55 english degrees were awarded at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn around $36,594 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,280. Read more about the english program at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus
Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania came in at #25 for english this year. Set in the town of Bloomsburg, Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania graduates 56% of students within six years. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 26 english degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $28,216. Students borrow a median of $29,725 to complete this degree. See the full english program report for Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 32 schools evaluated.
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