Colleges offering master's degrees in English Language and Literature

528 U.S. colleges and universities offer programs in English Language and Literature at the master level. Results are ordered by the number of graduates each school reported in the program.

All levels Certificate 338 Associate 313 Bachelor 1,339 Master 528 PhD 159

Most schools offering it: California (187), New York (111), Pennsylvania (104), Texas (100), Ohio (79), Georgia (58)

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PLN

Private nonprofit

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 4,757
Retention: 86%
Programs: 79
Awards 2024-25: 1,364

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TAU

Public

Texas A&M University-Victoria

Victoria, TX

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Master · Fully online

Students: 3,586
Retention: 65%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 1,253

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PLU

Private nonprofit

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 2,797
Retention: 82%
Programs: 57
Awards 2024-25: 917

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University of Dallas

Irving, TX

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 2,078
Retention: 77%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 600

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GSU

Public

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 27,423
Retention: 78%
Programs: 149
Awards 2024-25: 5,746

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University of Mississippi

University, MS

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 26,449
Retention: 87%
Programs: 148
Awards 2024-25: 6,185

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 24,393
Retention: 86%
Programs: 176
Awards 2024-25: 5,538

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CPS

Public

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 23,069
Retention: 96%
Programs: 102
Awards 2024-25: 5,863

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NSU

Private nonprofit

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master · Online option

Students: 20,910
Retention: 76%
Programs: 159
Awards 2024-25: 6,820

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Fordham University

Bronx, NY

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 16,150
Retention: 89%
Programs: 128
Awards 2024-25: 5,217

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SLU

Public

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 14,426
Retention: 73%
Programs: 59
Awards 2024-25: 2,185

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University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 13,730
Retention: 67%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 3,763

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ETS

Public

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 13,728
Retention: 76%
Programs: 109
Awards 2024-25: 3,310

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ISU

Public

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Admission: Open
Students: 13,061
Retention: 72%
Programs: 179

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UCO

Public

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 12,554
Retention: 65%
Programs: 158
Awards 2024-25: 2,766

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TAM

Public

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master · Online option

Students: 11,266
Retention: 58%
Programs: 75
Awards 2024-25: 2,913

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VSU

Public

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master · Online option

Students: 10,262
Retention: 72%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 2,691

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SCS

Public

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 9,377
Retention: 78%
Programs: 102
Awards 2024-25: 2,284

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UHL

Public

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 8,137
Retention: 74%
Programs: 65
Awards 2024-25: 2,339

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TAU

Public

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 7,956
Retention: 66%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 1,615

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Radford University

Radford, VA

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 7,812
Retention: 76%
Programs: 87
Awards 2024-25: 2,017

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CSP

Public

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master

Students: 6,237
Retention: 76%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 1,427

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IUB

Public

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master · Online option

Students: 4,631
Retention: 65%
Programs: 82
Awards 2024-25: 813

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TSU

Public

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

English Language and Literature: 9 graduates in 2024-25
Master · Fully online

Students: 3,664
Retention: 85%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 745

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