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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UCB

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University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 26,133
Retention: 93%
Programs: 97
Awards 2024-25: 7,580

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Howard University

Washington, DC

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 14,890
Retention: 91%
Programs: 91
Awards 2024-25: 3,221

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CSU

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California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 12,326
Retention: 76%
Programs: 77
Awards 2024-25: 3,869

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Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master · Fully online

Students: 10,836
Retention: 64%
Programs: 100
Awards 2024-25: 3,208

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MSU

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Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 10,739
Retention: 73%
Programs: 90
Awards 2024-25: 1,518

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TSU

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Texas Southern University

Houston, TX

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 8,704
Retention: 66%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 1,751

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FDU

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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, NJ

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 8,045
Retention: 77%
Programs: 100
Awards 2024-25: 1,599

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University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master · Fully online

Students: 6,926
Retention: 79%
Programs: 77
Awards 2024-25: 1,606

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University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 6,529
Retention: 78%
Programs: 90
Awards 2024-25: 1,719

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BSU

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Bowie State University

Bowie, MD

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 6,353
Retention: 68%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 1,063

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JSU

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Jackson State University

Jackson, MS

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 6,326
Retention: 62%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 1,339

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APU

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Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 6,272
Retention: 84%
Programs: 118
Awards 2024-25: 2,327

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SBS

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SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 6,188
Retention: 58%
Programs: 142
Awards 2024-25: 1,635

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WSU

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Winona State University

Winona, MN

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 6,045
Retention: 79%
Programs: 95
Awards 2024-25: 1,513

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Bradley University

Peoria, IL

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 4,777
Retention: 83%
Programs: 149
Awards 2024-25: 1,282

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WSU

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Westfield State University

Westfield, MA

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 4,588
Retention: 74%
Programs: 64
Awards 2024-25: 1,095

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HCU

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Houston Christian University

Houston, TX

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 4,276
Retention: 69%
Programs: 100
Awards 2024-25: 966

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MCU

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Mississippi Christian University

Clinton, MS

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master · Online option

Students: 4,164
Retention: 78%
Programs: 109
Awards 2024-25: 1,104

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FSU

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Framingham State University

Framingham, MA

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 4,002
Retention: 71%
Programs: 63
Awards 2024-25: 877

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Lee University

Cleveland, TN

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 3,714
Retention: 82%
Programs: 112
Awards 2024-25: 796

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University of Guam

Mangilao, GU

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Admission: Open
Students: 2,896
Retention: 77%
Programs: 44

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WBU

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Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master · Fully online

Students: 2,809
Retention: 45%
Programs: 86
Awards 2024-25: 832

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Marywood University

Scranton, PA

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master

Students: 2,530
Retention: 80%
Programs: 80
Awards 2024-25: 870

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Lenoir-Rhyne University

Hickory, NC

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master · Fully online

Students: 2,256
Retention: 76%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 635

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