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2026 Best English & Language Arts Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

36 Colleges in the United States
500 English & Language Arts Education Degrees Awarded
$55,959 Avg Early-Career Salary

English & Language Arts Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 105 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for english & language arts education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for English & Language Arts Education in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the english & language arts education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in English & Language Arts Education

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis ranked University Of Pennsylvania the best school in the country for a degree in english & language arts education. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $54,350 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from University Of Pennsylvania

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english & language arts education, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 12 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $64,011. Typical student debt for the program is $20,537. Get the full english & language arts education details for Stony Brook University

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Students looking for a strong english & language arts education program will find one at Cuny Hunter College, which ranked #3. Cuny Hunter College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Cuny Hunter College graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Cuny Hunter College earn a median of $61,604 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the english & language arts education program at Cuny Hunter College

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Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Siena College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Located in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Siena College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Siena College generally make around $44,535. Students borrow a median of $26,656 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Siena College

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Cuny Brooklyn College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english & language arts education, ranking #5. Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates 54% of students within six years. Cuny Brooklyn College awarded about 40 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Cuny Brooklyn College generally make around $61,164. Students borrow a median of $13,178 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Cuny Brooklyn College

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Cuny Queens College placed #6 among the best english & language arts education schools. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a very large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 66 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Queens College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Cuny Queens College generally make around $67,212. Cuny Queens College graduates carry a median of $16,000 in student loans. Read more about the english & language arts education program at Cuny Queens College

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #7 spot for english & language arts education this year. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 18 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. See the full english & language arts education program report for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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State University Of New York At New Paltz ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Set in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 40 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at State University Of New York At New Paltz in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $51,668 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,293. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from State University Of New York At New Paltz

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Suny At Binghamton earned the #9 position for english & language arts education this year. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Suny At Binghamton awarded about 11 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of $55,319 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,691 to complete this degree. Get the full english & language arts education details for Suny At Binghamton

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Suny College At Oneonta landed the #10 spot for english & language arts education this year. Suny College At Oneonta is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oneonta. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suny College At Oneonta awarded about 15 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Suny College At Oneonta earn a median of $46,329 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,032 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Suny College At Oneonta

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Teachers College At Columbia University came in at #11 for english & language arts education this year. Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Teachers College At Columbia University awarded about 32 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $82,636 in their early career. Read more about the english & language arts education program at Teachers College At Columbia University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #12 for english & language arts education this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Temple University awarded about 18 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $54,736. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Temple University

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Suny College At Cortland came in at #13 for english & language arts education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Cortland. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Suny College At Cortland awarded about 21 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Suny College At Cortland earn a median of $50,309 early in their careers. Suny College At Cortland graduates carry a median of $25,837 in student loans. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Suny College At Cortland

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Cuny Lehman College earned the #14 position for english & language arts education this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Cuny Lehman College is a large public institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Lehman College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $90,725 in their early career. Cuny Lehman College graduates carry a median of $13,213 in student loans. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Cuny Lehman College

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Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College came in at #15 for english & language arts education this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. There were roughly 13 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Mercy College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $72,491 in their early career. Mercy College graduates carry a median of $28,304 in student loans. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Mercy College

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Suny College At Oswego earned the #16 position for english & language arts education this year. Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oswego. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suny College At Oswego awarded about 11 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $49,559 in their early career. Suny College At Oswego graduates carry a median of $24,452 in student loans. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Suny College At Oswego

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University At Buffalo earned the #17 position for english & language arts education this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. University At Buffalo awarded about 18 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $50,041. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Read more about the english & language arts education program at University At Buffalo

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. Drexel University awarded about 14 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $52,292 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete this degree. See the full english & language arts education program report for Drexel University

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University placed #19 among the best english & language arts education schools. Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Duquesne University awarded about 14 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Duquesne University earn a median of $47,897 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Duquesne University

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Cuny College Of Staten Island placed #20 among the best english & language arts education schools. Cuny College Of Staten Island is a large public school located in the city of Staten Island. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cuny College Of Staten Island awarded about 24 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Cuny College Of Staten Island earn a median of $59,182 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,688. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Cuny College Of Staten Island

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Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Niagara University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Niagara University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Niagara University. About 74% of students finish within six years. Niagara University awarded about 18 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Niagara University earn a median of $45,836 early in their careers. Niagara University graduates carry a median of $26,208 in student loans. Get the full english & language arts education details for Niagara University

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Suny At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Suny At Geneseo landed the #22 spot for english & language arts education this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Geneseo. Suny At Geneseo graduates 71% of students within six years. About 18 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Suny At Geneseo in the most recent year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $42,778 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Suny At Geneseo

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Saint Josephs College New York came in at #23 for english & language arts education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Saint Josephs College New York graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Saint Josephs College New York in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $53,041 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,944 to complete this degree. Get the full english & language arts education details for Saint Josephs College New York

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Suny At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Suny At Fredonia earned the #24 position for english & language arts education this year. Located in the town of Fredonia, Suny At Fredonia is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 15 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Suny At Fredonia in the most recent year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from Suny At Fredonia earn around $41,456 in the first couple years of their career. Suny At Fredonia graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full english & language arts education program report for Suny At Fredonia

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Suny College At Buffalo came in at #25 for english & language arts education this year. Set in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public institution. About 33% of students finish within six years. About 11 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Suny College At Buffalo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Suny College At Buffalo generally make around $43,844. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full english & language arts education program report for Suny College At Buffalo

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 105 schools evaluated.

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