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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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

Greensburg, PA

English Language and Literature: 16 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 1,321
Retention: 69%
Programs: 32
Awards 2024-25: 160

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RIT

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Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 17,098
Retention: 89%
Programs: 134
Awards 2024-25: 4,096

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ASU

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Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 15,726
Retention: 78%
Programs: 146
Awards 2024-25: 6,000

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WTA

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West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 9,045
Retention: 70%
Programs: 83
Awards 2024-25: 3,267

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MGC

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, MS

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Associate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 8,694
Retention: 62%
Programs: 97

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MTU

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Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 7,403
Retention: 89%
Programs: 106
Awards 2024-25: 2,165

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RCN

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Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 5,981
Retention: 84%
Programs: 60
Awards 2024-25: 1,482

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UAS

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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 5,496
Retention: 70%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 1,607

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Biola University

La Mirada, CA

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 5,434
Retention: 84%
Programs: 83
Awards 2024-25: 1,187

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Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 5,017
Retention: 84%
Programs: 149
Awards 2024-25: 1,583

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PSU

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,478
Retention: 82%
Programs: 77
Awards 2024-25: 905

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Lander University

Greenwood, SC

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,378
Retention: 70%
Programs: 46
Awards 2024-25: 1,013

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SMU

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St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 3,456
Retention: 73%
Programs: 69
Awards 2024-25: 833

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JCU

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John Carroll University

University Heights, OH

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,864
Retention: 83%
Programs: 61
Awards 2024-25: 775

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Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,390
Retention: 86%
Programs: 73
Awards 2024-25: 629

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Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Associate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 1,794
Retention: 75%
Programs: 57
Awards 2024-25: 509

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CSB

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College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,429
Retention: 86%
Programs: 46
Awards 2024-25: 361

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Pitzer College

Claremont, CA

English Language and Literature: 15 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,242
Retention: 94%
Programs: 77
Awards 2024-25: 334

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

English Language and Literature: 14 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate

Admission: Open
Students: 26,224
Retention: 66%
Programs: 135

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MCC

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Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ

English Language and Literature: 14 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 17,077
Programs: 154
Awards 2024-25: 5,979

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HAC

Public

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PA

English Language and Literature: 14 graduates in 2024-25
Associate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 12,585
Retention: 54%
Programs: 75

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SDS

Public

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD

English Language and Literature: 14 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 12,056
Retention: 84%
Programs: 148
Awards 2024-25: 2,527

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SCC

Public

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, CA

English Language and Literature: 14 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 11,897
Retention: 71%
Programs: 65

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MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA

English Language and Literature: 14 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 11,478
Retention: 91%
Programs: 119

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