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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CBU

Private nonprofit

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA

English Language and Literature: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 11,902
Retention: 74%
Programs: 116
Awards 2024-25: 3,244

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SFA

Public

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX

English Language and Literature: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 10,472
Retention: 72%
Programs: 102
Awards 2024-25: 2,369

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LMU

Private nonprofit

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA

English Language and Literature: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 10,179
Retention: 89%
Programs: 96
Awards 2024-25: 2,912

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TAU

Public

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

English Language and Literature: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

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

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CSU

Public

California State University-Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA

English Language and Literature: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 5,592
Retention: 72%
Programs: 37
Awards 2024-25: 1,599

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Drake University

Des Moines, IA

English Language and Literature: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,345
Retention: 84%
Programs: 92
Awards 2024-25: 1,422

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EOU

Public

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, OR

English Language and Literature: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 2,894
Retention: 71%
Programs: 45
Awards 2024-25: 865

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Lesley University

Cambridge, MA

English Language and Literature: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 2,557
Retention: 72%
Programs: 75
Awards 2024-25: 798

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Bates College

Lewiston, ME

English Language and Literature: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,760
Retention: 91%
Programs: 36
Awards 2024-25: 502

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QUC

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Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

English Language and Literature: 35 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 1,599
Retention: 74%
Programs: 63
Awards 2024-25: 508

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Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 30,746
Programs: 106
Awards 2024-25: 7,107

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Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 21,859
Retention: 67%
Programs: 106

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UND

Public

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 15,019
Retention: 84%
Programs: 154
Awards 2024-25: 3,590

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Howard University

Washington, DC

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

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

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ETA

Public

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 13,252
Retention: 57%
Programs: 89
Awards 2024-25: 3,398

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Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 11,315
Retention: 84%
Programs: 72
Awards 2024-25: 2,847

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Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 9,457
Retention: 73%
Programs: 138

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 8,234
Retention: 84%
Programs: 119
Awards 2024-25: 2,295

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Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 7,470
Retention: 93%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 2,125

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LSU

Public

Louisiana State University at Alexandria

Alexandria, LA

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 6,815
Retention: 70%
Programs: 30
Awards 2024-25: 1,292

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CSP

Public

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

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

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Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 5,675
Retention: 80%
Programs: 58
Awards 2024-25: 1,693

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NJC

Public

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 5,429
Retention: 65%
Programs: 66
Awards 2024-25: 1,382

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Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

English Language and Literature: 34 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 4,894
Retention: 74%
Programs: 69
Awards 2024-25: 1,060

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