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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TTU

Public

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN

English Language and Literature: 26 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 10,511
Retention: 78%
Programs: 76
Awards 2024-25: 2,391

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SCU

Private nonprofit

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA

English Language and Literature: 26 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 9,728
Retention: 94%
Programs: 77
Awards 2024-25: 2,829

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MSU

Public

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY

English Language and Literature: 26 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 8,791
Retention: 65%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 1,265

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SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY

English Language and Literature: 26 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 7,482
Retention: 72%
Programs: 101
Awards 2024-25: 2,014

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ESU

Public

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA

English Language and Literature: 26 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 5,633
Retention: 72%
Programs: 78
Awards 2024-25: 1,145

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Providence College

Providence, RI

English Language and Literature: 26 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,666
Retention: 94%
Programs: 74
Awards 2024-25: 1,310

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TAU

Public

Texas A&M University-Victoria

Victoria, TX

English Language and Literature: 26 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 3,586
Retention: 65%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 1,253

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GCC

Private nonprofit

Grove City College

Grove City, PA

English Language and Literature: 26 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,383
Retention: 88%
Programs: 58
Awards 2024-25: 579

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SNC

Private nonprofit

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI

English Language and Literature: 26 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,032
Retention: 84%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 547

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UPS

Private nonprofit

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA

English Language and Literature: 26 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,864
Retention: 84%
Programs: 61
Awards 2024-25: 471

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CSN

Public

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV

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

Admission: Open
Students: 28,313
Programs: 172
Awards 2024-25: 5,657

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DVC

Public

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 17,228
Retention: 76%
Programs: 104

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SDM

Public

San Diego Miramar College

San Diego, CA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 14,257
Retention: 72%
Programs: 64

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CJJ

Public

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY

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

Students: 13,763
Retention: 82%
Programs: 45
Awards 2024-25: 3,638

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FLC

Public

Folsom Lake College

Folsom, CA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 11,098
Retention: 73%
Programs: 66

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SCS

Public

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

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

Students: 10,732
Retention: 71%
Programs: 144
Awards 2024-25: 2,228

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VSU

Public

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

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

Students: 10,262
Retention: 72%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 2,691

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FSU

Public

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

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

Students: 9,959
Retention: 78%
Programs: 169
Awards 2024-25: 2,722

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CMU

Public

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

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

Students: 9,785
Retention: 79%
Programs: 100
Awards 2024-25: 3,029

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USI

Public

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN

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

Students: 9,488
Retention: 75%
Programs: 105
Awards 2024-25: 3,473

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Seattle University

Seattle, WA

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

Students: 7,189
Retention: 84%
Programs: 147
Awards 2024-25: 2,279

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SBS

Public

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY

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

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

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WSU

Public

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

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

Students: 5,745
Retention: 78%
Programs: 81
Awards 2024-25: 1,276

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WCS

Public

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT

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

Students: 4,169
Retention: 73%
Programs: 63
Awards 2024-25: 947

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