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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Washington College

Chestertown, MD

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

Students: 923
Retention: 84%
Programs: 33
Awards 2024-25: 206

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Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, VA

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate

Admission: Open
Students: 56,457
Retention: 71%
Programs: 66

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Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 20,910
Retention: 76%
Programs: 159
Awards 2024-25: 6,820

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CCS

Public

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 19,267
Retention: 70%
Programs: 150

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LAC

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Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles, CA

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 14,611
Retention: 67%
Programs: 83

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SCC

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Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 9,282
Programs: 83
Awards 2024-25: 1,996

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ACC

Public

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, MN

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 8,486
Retention: 58%
Programs: 50

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Yuba College

Marysville, CA

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 6,320
Retention: 62%
Programs: 60

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Park University

Parkville, MO

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 5,736
Retention: 58%
Programs: 73

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Anderson University

Anderson, SC

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,710
Retention: 82%
Programs: 94
Awards 2024-25: 1,154

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RWU

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Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,350
Retention: 81%
Programs: 86
Awards 2024-25: 1,186

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SCU

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St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,651
Retention: 80%
Programs: 79
Awards 2024-25: 1,204

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Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 3,339
Retention: 71%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 550

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Indiana University-Kokomo

Kokomo, IN

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 2,921
Retention: 69%
Programs: 55
Awards 2024-25: 631

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Columbia College

Sonora, CA

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 2,828
Retention: 58%
Programs: 48

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SRS

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Sul Ross State University

Alpine, TX

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 2,384
Retention: 45%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 522

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Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,881
Retention: 90%
Programs: 36
Awards 2024-25: 486

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LFC

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Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,837
Retention: 90%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 448

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VMI

Public

Virginia Military Institute

Lexington, VA

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,527
Retention: 81%
Programs: 14
Awards 2024-25: 353

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Albion College

Albion, MI

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,308
Retention: 71%
Programs: 79
Awards 2024-25: 385

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Loras College

Dubuque, IA

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,189
Retention: 82%
Programs: 45
Awards 2024-25: 321

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Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA

English Language and Literature: 13 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,012
Retention: 76%
Programs: 67
Awards 2024-25: 223

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CRC

Public

Cosumnes River College

Sacramento, CA

English Language and Literature: 12 graduates in 2024-25
Associate · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 15,744
Retention: 74%
Programs: 92

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MVC

Public

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, CA

English Language and Literature: 12 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 11,920
Retention: 62%
Programs: 86

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