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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WCU

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Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

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

Students: 11,686
Retention: 79%
Programs: 92
Awards 2024-25: 3,107

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IUP

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana, PA

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

Students: 9,073
Retention: 75%
Programs: 144
Awards 2024-25: 2,321

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Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

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

Students: 5,205
Retention: 87%
Programs: 67
Awards 2024-25: 1,608

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KSU

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Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

English Language and Literature: 54 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 20,295
Retention: 86%
Programs: 200
Awards 2024-25: 5,644

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SSU

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Salem State University

Salem, MA

English Language and Literature: 54 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 6,230
Retention: 75%
Programs: 117
Awards 2024-25: 1,691

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Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

English Language and Literature: 54 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,909
Retention: 91%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 737

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ULL

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA

English Language and Literature: 53 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully online

Students: 15,665
Retention: 74%
Programs: 84
Awards 2024-25: 2,931

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Pace University

New York, NY

English Language and Literature: 53 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 13,634
Retention: 75%
Programs: 113
Awards 2024-25: 4,419

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University of Dallas

Irving, TX

English Language and Literature: 53 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

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

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GCU

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Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

English Language and Literature: 52 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 113,257
Retention: 72%
Programs: 131
Awards 2024-25: 29,770

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UAB

Public

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

English Language and Literature: 52 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 20,905
Retention: 80%
Programs: 147
Awards 2024-25: 6,693

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NKU

Public

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

English Language and Literature: 52 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 15,347
Retention: 76%
Programs: 105
Awards 2024-25: 4,032

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USM

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University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME

English Language and Literature: 52 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 7,604
Retention: 74%
Programs: 139
Awards 2024-25: 1,791

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MUP

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA

English Language and Literature: 52 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 6,975
Retention: 77%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 1,529

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CHC

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College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA

English Language and Literature: 52 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,126
Retention: 95%
Programs: 31
Awards 2024-25: 747

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Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY

English Language and Literature: 52 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,462
Retention: 95%
Programs: 48
Awards 2024-25: 636

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APU

Private for-profit

American Public University System

Charles Town, WV

English Language and Literature: 51 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 50,715
Retention: 97%
Programs: 109

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University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

English Language and Literature: 51 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 23,065
Retention: 81%
Programs: 152
Awards 2024-25: 5,669

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University of Idaho

Moscow, ID

English Language and Literature: 51 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 12,286
Retention: 76%
Programs: 194
Awards 2024-25: 2,739

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WCU

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Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO

English Language and Literature: 51 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 3,568
Retention: 72%
Programs: 45
Awards 2024-25: 495

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Barnard College

New York, NY

English Language and Literature: 51 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,487
Retention: 97%
Programs: 81
Awards 2024-25: 873

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MHC

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Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA

English Language and Literature: 51 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,275
Retention: 89%
Programs: 48
Awards 2024-25: 656

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University of Mississippi

University, MS

English Language and Literature: 50 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

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

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LBC

Public

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

English Language and Literature: 50 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 24,985
Retention: 71%
Programs: 150

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