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2026 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

6 Colleges in the United States
103 Classical Languages & Literature Degrees Awarded
$72,692 Avg Early-Career Salary

Classical Languages & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their classical languages & literature programs.

College Factual analyzed 56 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best classical languages & literature schools.

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Best Schools for Classical Languages & Literature in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall classical languages & literature education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Classical Languages & Literature

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best classical languages & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 classical languages & literature degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. See the full classical languages & literature program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Columbia University In The City Of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in classical languages & literature, ranking #2. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 27 classical languages & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the classical languages & literature program make about $86,770 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. Read more about the classical languages & literature program at Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in classical languages & literature, ranking #3. Set in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 classical languages & literature students who graduated with this degree at Princeton University in the most recent data year. Classical Languages & Literature graduates of Princeton University earn a median of $67,532 early in their careers. Princeton University graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans. See the full classical languages & literature program report for Princeton University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in classical languages & literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 15 classical languages & literature degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Classical Languages & Literature graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $79,632 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete this degree. Get the full classical languages & literature details for Georgetown University

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in classical languages & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 classical languages & literature degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. Graduates of the classical languages & literature program make about $72,601 in their early career. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. More information about a degree in classical languages & literature from Villanova University

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best classical languages & literature schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 classical languages & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their classical languages & literature degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $56,926 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. See the full classical languages & literature program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 56 schools evaluated.

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