2027 Best Classical Languages & Literature Master’s Degree Schools
Classical Languages & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best classical languages & literature schools.
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Best Schools for Classical Languages & Literature in the United States
These are the top schools for a master’s degree in classical languages & literature, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Classical Languages & Literature
Columbia University In The City Of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in classical languages & literature. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 12 classical languages & literature students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Graduates of the classical languages & literature program make about $86,770 in their early career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans.
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Villanova University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in classical languages & literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. There were roughly 20 classical languages & literature students who graduated with this degree at Villanova University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $72,601. Typical student debt for the program is $26,184.
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University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best classical languages & literature schools. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 11 classical languages & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent data year. Graduates of the classical languages & literature program make about $55,861 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,373.
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Students looking for a strong classical languages & literature program will find one at Florida State University, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Florida State University awarded about 14 classical languages & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their classical languages & literature degree from Florida State University earn around $51,884 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,633 to complete this degree.
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St Johns College New Mexico is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in classical languages & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Santa Fe. St Johns College New Mexico graduates 55% of students within six years. About 18 classical languages & literature degrees were awarded at St Johns College New Mexico in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from St Johns College New Mexico generally make around $23,029. St Johns College New Mexico graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Other Classical Languages & Literature Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 5 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).
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