2027 Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
English Language & Literature degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 146 schools to find the best for english language & literature students.
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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in the Middle Atlantic Region
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Top Schools in English Language & Literature
Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in english language & literature. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 62 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Georgetown University earn around $53,813 in the first couple years of their career. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans.
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Johns Hopkins University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 157 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $49,461 early in their careers. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $13,728 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Colgate University one of the top schools for english language & literature. Located in the rural area of Hamilton, Colgate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 91% of students finish within six years. Colgate University awarded about 30 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $48,008 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,875.
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Carnegie Mellon University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. Carnegie Mellon University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 49 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $53,254 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong english language & literature program will find one at Lafayette College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lafayette College awarded about 26 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Lafayette College earn a median of $59,513 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pennsylvania earned the #6 position for english language & literature this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 136 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $40,967 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Cornell University placed #7 among the best english language & literature schools. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 41 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $33,270 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,275.
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Barnard College earned the #8 position for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of New York, Barnard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Barnard College awarded about 48 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $40,414 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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Lehigh University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. 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 language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Lehigh University earn around $70,321 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,707 to complete this degree.
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Drexel University came in at #10 for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. About 33 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $67,556. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Princeton University landed the #11 spot for english language & literature this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Princeton. About 98% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 61 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Princeton University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Princeton University earn a median of $35,178 early in their careers. Princeton University graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans.
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New York University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 207 english language & literature degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of New York University earn a median of $46,285 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,625 to complete this degree.
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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College landed the #13 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College awarded about 32 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn around $61,459 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Maryland College Park landed the #14 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 109 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $36,561. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Union College New York came in at #15 for english language & literature this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Schenectady. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 10 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Union College New York in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Union College New York earn a median of $52,020 early in their careers. Union College New York graduates carry a median of $25,869 in student loans.
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University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #16 for english language & literature this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. University Of Maryland Baltimore County awarded about 32 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore County generally make around $27,547. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Pace University New York landed the #17 spot for english language & literature this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Pace University New York in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $25,758. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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George Washington University landed the #18 spot for english language & literature this year. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 37 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $38,985 early in their careers. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans.
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Swarthmore College came in at #19 for english language & literature this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Swarthmore. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Swarthmore College in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Swarthmore College earn a median of $66,971 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Haverford College placed #20 among the best english language & literature schools. Located in the suburb of Haverford, Haverford College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 25 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Haverford College in the most recent year.
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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 147 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year.
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Rowan University placed #22 among the best english language & literature schools. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. Rowan University graduates 67% of students within six years. Rowan University awarded about 137 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Rowan University earn around $39,529 in the first couple years of their career. Rowan University graduates carry a median of $25,752 in student loans.
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American University came in at #23 for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. About 45 english language & literature degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from American University generally make around $23,164. American University graduates carry a median of $26,105 in student loans.
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University Of Rochester earned the #24 position for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of Rochester graduates 85% of students within six years. About 48 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Rochester in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $35,053 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree.
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Ramapo College Of New Jersey earned the #25 position for english language & literature this year. Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Mahwah. Ramapo College Of New Jersey graduates 70% of students within six years. Ramapo College Of New Jersey awarded about 15 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Ramapo College Of New Jersey earn around $48,545 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,014.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 146 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.