Pennsylvania · English Language and Literature

Best institutions to study English Language and Literature in Pennsylvania

The English Language and Literature program, also known as English studies, focuses on the study, analysis, and exploration of English literature through various texts. This program is designed for students interested in deepening their…

Institutions
84
offering CIP 23.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,089
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$36,865
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
23
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,803
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
61%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Proofreaders and Copy Markers
$55,170
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$40,9676397%$22,055$19,500
2Gettysburg College
Gettysburg Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$40,6012383%$24,453$26,724
3Lebanon Valley College
Annville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$40,1511165%$24,925$27,000
4Villanova University
Villanova Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,6433392%$33,774$26,899
5Washington & Jefferson College
Washington Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,046870%$24,246$27,000
6Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,8654858%$25,934
7Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,2053666%$27,000
8Bucknell University
Lewisburg Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,0431886%$30,675$27,000
9Duquesne University
Pittsburgh Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,8872577%$32,060$26,098
10Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,2661679%$34,418$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.6%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~1,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$49,210
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoring

What Proofreaders and Copy Markers earn in Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
230
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$55,170
median $47,510
Best-paying metro
$60,240
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Related careers

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$87,040 avg · 2,530 jobs
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
$55,170 avg · 230 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing English Language and Literature programs in Pennsylvania.

Which English Language and Literature program in Pennsylvania has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Pennsylvania tops the list at $40,967. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Proofreaders and Copy Markers earn in Pennsylvania?+

The average annual wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Pennsylvania is $55,170 (median $47,510), across about 230 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the English Language and Literature program?+

The English Language and Literature program, also known as English studies, focuses on the study, analysis, and exploration of English literature through various texts. This program is designed for students interested in deepening their…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, speaking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Proofreaders and Copy Markers?+

The national job outlook is about -0.6% growth with around 1,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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