Colleges offering English Language and Literature

1,670 U.S. colleges and universities offer programs in English Language and Literature. Together they awarded 49,571 degrees and certificates in this field in 2024-25. 229 schools offer a version that can be completed fully online. 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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NIU

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Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL

English Language and Literature: 60 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 15,414
Retention: 70%
Programs: 103
Awards 2024-25: 4,012

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Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

English Language and Literature: 60 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 13,310
Retention: 93%
Programs: 176
Awards 2024-25: 4,625

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The University of the South

Sewanee, TN

English Language and Literature: 60 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 1,724
Retention: 89%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 479

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MSA

Public

Mt San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

English Language and Literature: 59 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 29,971
Retention: 77%
Programs: 132

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CSU

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California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA

English Language and Literature: 59 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 24,427
Retention: 82%
Programs: 105
Awards 2024-25: 5,771

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OSU

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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK

English Language and Literature: 58 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Online option

Students: 27,278
Retention: 85%
Programs: 195
Awards 2024-25: 7,183

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CPS

Public

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

English Language and Literature: 58 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

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

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CSU

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California State University-Chico

Chico, CA

English Language and Literature: 58 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 15,257
Retention: 82%
Programs: 90
Awards 2024-25: 3,774

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USN

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United States Naval Academy

Annapolis, MD

English Language and Literature: 58 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,474
Retention: 97%
Programs: 28
Awards 2024-25: 1,064

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Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

English Language and Literature: 57 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 26,793
Retention: 98%
Programs: 171
Awards 2024-25: 9,154

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UWC

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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI

English Language and Literature: 57 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 10,049
Retention: 82%
Programs: 88
Awards 2024-25: 2,694

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WVU

Public

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

English Language and Literature: 56 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 23,643
Retention: 83%
Programs: 170
Awards 2024-25: 6,060

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UCD

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO

English Language and Literature: 56 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 23,124
Retention: 73%
Programs: 123
Awards 2024-25: 5,442

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Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

English Language and Literature: 56 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 20,764
Retention: 77%
Programs: 126

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MSU

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Montana State University

Bozeman, MT

English Language and Literature: 56 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 17,135
Retention: 79%
Programs: 139
Awards 2024-25: 3,796

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WMU

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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

English Language and Literature: 56 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD · Online option

Students: 16,744
Retention: 81%
Programs: 243
Awards 2024-25: 4,305

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UND

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University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

English Language and Literature: 56 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 13,042
Retention: 99%
Programs: 97
Awards 2024-25: 3,806

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American University

Washington, DC

English Language and Literature: 56 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 12,321
Retention: 88%
Programs: 143
Awards 2024-25: 4,433

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University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY

English Language and Literature: 56 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 10,813
Retention: 80%
Programs: 153
Awards 2024-25: 2,881

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CSU

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California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

English Language and Literature: 56 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 10,419
Retention: 79%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 2,626

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GCS

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Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA

English Language and Literature: 56 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 7,097
Retention: 82%
Programs: 78
Awards 2024-25: 1,751

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Williams College

Williamstown, MA

English Language and Literature: 56 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,164
Retention: 97%
Programs: 39
Awards 2024-25: 613

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GSU

Public

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

English Language and Literature: 55 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

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

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Tufts University

Medford, MA

English Language and Literature: 55 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 13,599
Retention: 95%
Programs: 145
Awards 2024-25: 4,218

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