2027 Best Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their literature programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for literature students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

Best Schools for Literature in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall literature education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in Literature

1

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

76 Literature Degrees Awarded

$27,061 Median Starting Salary

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in literature. This very large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. About 76 literature degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their literature degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $27,061 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full literature details for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

2

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Literature Degrees Awarded

83% 6-Year Graduation Rate

Grove City College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in literature, ranking #2. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Grove City. About 83% of students finish within six years. Grove City College awarded about 24 literature degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in literature from Grove City College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 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.