2026 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 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 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

66 Literature Degrees Awarded

$27,061 Median Starting Salary

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 66 literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Literature graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $27,061 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full literature details for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

2

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Literature Degrees Awarded

83% 6-Year Graduation Rate

A rank of #2 makes Grove City College one of the top schools for literature. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Grove City. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 literature degrees were awarded at Grove City College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in literature from Grove City College

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 13 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.