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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Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

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

Students: 4,003
Retention: 78%
Programs: 110
Awards 2024-25: 1,292

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Framingham State University

Framingham, MA

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

Students: 4,002
Retention: 71%
Programs: 63
Awards 2024-25: 877

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Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, IN

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

Students: 3,736
Retention: 64%
Programs: 84
Awards 2024-25: 887

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BWU

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Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH

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

Students: 3,305
Retention: 84%
Programs: 108
Awards 2024-25: 921

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NEC

Private nonprofit

New England College

Henniker, NH

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

Students: 3,275
Retention: 61%
Programs: 89
Awards 2024-25: 1,103

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NCC

Private nonprofit

North Central College

Naperville, IL

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

Students: 3,003
Retention: 77%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 800

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Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA

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

Students: 2,812
Retention: 91%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 746

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Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,480
Retention: 53%
Programs: 39

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WCM

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Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Norton, MA

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

Students: 1,785
Retention: 82%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 384

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SMC

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St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD

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

Students: 1,630
Retention: 86%
Programs: 26
Awards 2024-25: 372

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SCC

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Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 19,415
Retention: 80%
Programs: 201

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CNM

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Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 19,342
Retention: 60%
Programs: 133

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TSU

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Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 17,433
Retention: 70%
Programs: 94
Awards 2024-25: 3,877

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Cypress College

Cypress, CA

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 15,924
Programs: 103
Awards 2024-25: 3,637

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CLC

Public

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 14,494
Retention: 57%
Programs: 44

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UCO

Public

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 12,554
Retention: 65%
Programs: 158
Awards 2024-25: 2,766

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Ventura College

Ventura, CA

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 12,222
Retention: 74%
Programs: 105

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SMU

Private nonprofit

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 12,116
Retention: 91%
Programs: 151
Awards 2024-25: 3,943

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UPR

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University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 10,618
Retention: 87%
Programs: 69
Awards 2024-25: 1,720

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CCC

Public

Clovis Community College

Fresno, CA

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 10,358
Retention: 73%
Programs: 71

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JSU

Public

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 9,955
Retention: 65%
Programs: 63
Awards 2024-25: 1,930

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Private nonprofit

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 8,976
Retention: 88%
Programs: 87
Awards 2024-25: 3,367

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Elon University

Elon, NC

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 7,239
Retention: 90%
Programs: 92
Awards 2024-25: 1,739

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Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH

English Language and Literature: 24 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 6,318
Retention: 90%
Programs: 80
Awards 2024-25: 935

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