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2026 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

2 Colleges in the United States
47 Classical Languages & Literature Degrees Awarded
$64,764 Avg Early-Career Salary

Classical Languages & Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their classical languages & literature programs.

College Factual analyzed 19 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best classical languages & literature schools.

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Best Schools for Classical Languages & Literature in Pennsylvania

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 classical languages & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Classical Languages & Literature

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Our analysis ranked Pennsylvania State University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in classical languages & literature. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. About 13 classical languages & literature degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Read more about the classical languages & literature program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Villanova University crest
Villanova University
Villanova, PA

A rank of #2 makes Villanova University one of the top schools for classical languages & literature. Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Villanova University awarded about 24 classical languages & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $72,601. Students borrow a median of $26,184 to complete this degree. Get the full classical languages & literature details for Villanova University

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Students looking for a strong classical languages & literature program will find one at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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. Classical Languages & Literature graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. More information about a degree in classical languages & literature from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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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 · 19 schools evaluated.

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