by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 111 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 7,420 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of english language & literature for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality english language & literature program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for english language & literature students working on their bachelor's degree.
The english language & literature school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in english language & literature needs to check out University of Pennsylvania. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of Pennsylvania
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in english language & literature needs to check out Georgetown University. Georgetown is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Georgetown University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a great option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Columbia University in the City of New York
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in english language & literature has to check out Carnegie Mellon University. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Carnegie Mellon University
Pitt is a fairly large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of Maryland - College Park
NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from New York University
Located in the distant town of Hamilton, Colgate is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Colgate University
Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Johns Hopkins University
Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Princeton University
Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Villanova.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Villanova University
Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Cornell University
Located in the large city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from American University
Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Bronx.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Fordham University
Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Vassar College
Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of Delaware
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Here are some additional great schools for English Language & Literature students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Lafayette College | Easton, PA |
| 18 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ |
| 19 | Rutgers University - New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ |
| 20 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 21 | George Washington University | Washington, DC |
| 22 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ |
| 23 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
| 24 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY |
| 25 | University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
Explore the best english language & literature schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 2,084 |
| New York | 37 | 3,375 |
| New Jersey | 34 | 929 |
| Maryland | 33 | 744 |
| Delaware | 30 | 109 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 179 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 5,729 |
| Writing Studies | 1,203 |
| Literature | 333 |
| English Literature (Other) | 155 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 31,817 |
| Communication & Journalism | 15,753 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 7,096 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4,729 |
| History | 4,715 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 3,454 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 1,979 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 1,808 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 821 |
