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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PCC

Public

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 24,597
Retention: 76%
Programs: 111

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WPU

Public

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ

English Language and Literature: 50 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 9,942
Retention: 74%
Programs: 126
Awards 2024-25: 3,808

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UAH

Public

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

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

Students: 8,564
Retention: 84%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 2,168

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Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

English Language and Literature: 50 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 6,864
Retention: 91%
Programs: 105
Awards 2024-25: 1,920

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UNO

Public

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

English Language and Literature: 50 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 6,501
Retention: 67%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 1,269

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WSU

Public

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

English Language and Literature: 49 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 16,689
Retention: 69%
Programs: 171
Awards 2024-25: 4,025

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EWU

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Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA

English Language and Literature: 49 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 10,492
Retention: 67%
Programs: 138
Awards 2024-25: 3,566

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MGS

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Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA

English Language and Literature: 49 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 8,363
Retention: 65%
Programs: 48
Awards 2024-25: 1,506

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Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

English Language and Literature: 49 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 4,767
Retention: 80%
Programs: 54
Awards 2024-25: 1,421

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ACC

Public

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX

English Language and Literature: 48 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 39,727
Programs: 133
Awards 2024-25: 8,589

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ECC

Public

El Camino Community College District

Torrance, CA

English Language and Literature: 48 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 21,664
Retention: 73%
Programs: 91

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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN

English Language and Literature: 48 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 11,775
Retention: 73%
Programs: 74
Awards 2024-25: 2,705

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KUP

Public

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA

English Language and Literature: 48 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 7,467
Retention: 78%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 1,867

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University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

English Language and Literature: 48 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,722
Retention: 91%
Programs: 66
Awards 2024-25: 1,129

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GWU

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George Washington University

Washington, DC

English Language and Literature: 47 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 25,374
Retention: 92%
Programs: 198
Awards 2024-25: 8,455

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Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

English Language and Literature: 47 graduates in 2024-25
Associate · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 22,460
Retention: 69%
Programs: 119

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UNG

Public

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA

English Language and Literature: 47 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 19,291
Retention: 73%
Programs: 80
Awards 2024-25: 3,129

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FGC

Public

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

English Language and Literature: 47 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 16,612
Retention: 83%
Programs: 72
Awards 2024-25: 4,272

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EKU

Public

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

English Language and Literature: 47 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 15,673
Retention: 77%
Programs: 125
Awards 2024-25: 3,659

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Troy University

Troy, AL

English Language and Literature: 47 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 13,658
Retention: 71%
Programs: 72
Awards 2024-25: 3,287

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SSU

Public

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA

English Language and Literature: 47 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 5,891
Retention: 79%
Programs: 55
Awards 2024-25: 1,636

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ECS

Public

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT

English Language and Literature: 47 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,355
Retention: 84%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 968

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Private nonprofit

Smith College

Northampton, MA

English Language and Literature: 47 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,857
Retention: 94%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 871

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EMU

Public

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI

English Language and Literature: 46 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 12,631
Retention: 69%
Programs: 236
Awards 2024-25: 3,375

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