by our College Data Analytics TeamLiterature degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their literature programs.
College Factual analyzed 23 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best literature 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 literature degrees they offer, see the list below.
Miami University Oxford tops our 2026 ranking of the best literature schools. This large public university is located in the town of Oxford. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Miami University Oxford awarded about 19 literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the literature program make about $49,700 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete this degree. Get the full literature details for Miami University Oxford
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 23 schools evaluated.
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