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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Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA

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

Students: 2,847
Retention: 87%
Programs: 37
Awards 2024-25: 527

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BPU

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Bay Path University

Longmeadow, MA

English Language and Literature: 12 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Master · Fully online

Students: 2,605
Retention: 73%
Programs: 46
Awards 2024-25: 804

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MSM

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Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY

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

Students: 2,491
Retention: 74%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 465

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Roanoke College

Salem, VA

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

Students: 1,804
Retention: 76%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 378

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OWU

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Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH

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

Students: 1,525
Retention: 85%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 327

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Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA

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

Students: 1,425
Retention: 73%
Programs: 35
Awards 2024-25: 331

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Hartwick College

Oneonta, NY

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

Students: 1,097
Retention: 74%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 236

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Chickasha, OK

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

Students: 1,027
Retention: 66%
Programs: 28
Awards 2024-25: 270

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LAP

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Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 16,906
Retention: 76%
Programs: 90

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CCC

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Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler, AZ

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 15,085
Retention: 70%
Programs: 103

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IVC

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Irvine Valley College

Irvine, CA

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 13,018
Retention: 79%
Programs: 113

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Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Associate · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 12,949
Programs: 93
Awards 2024-25: 2,338

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Cuyamaca College

El Cajon, CA

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 8,905
Retention: 72%
Programs: 62

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TSU

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Texas Southern University

Houston, TX

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 8,704
Retention: 66%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 1,751

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BSU

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Bowie State University

Bowie, MD

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 6,353
Retention: 68%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 1,063

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CSU

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Clayton State University

Morrow, GA

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Online option

Students: 6,163
Retention: 71%
Programs: 48
Awards 2024-25: 986

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Samford University

Birmingham, AL

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 6,097
Retention: 93%
Programs: 113
Awards 2024-25: 1,624

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Aurora University

Aurora, IL

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 5,923
Retention: 77%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 2,196

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Temple College

Temple, TX

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 5,274
Retention: 68%
Programs: 58

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ULV

Private nonprofit

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 5,021
Retention: 64%
Programs: 84
Awards 2024-25: 1,665

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University of Scranton

Scranton, PA

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,724
Retention: 85%
Programs: 86
Awards 2024-25: 1,286

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PBA

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Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,147
Retention: 68%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 692

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Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,577
Retention: 79%
Programs: 74
Awards 2024-25: 929

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UMP

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University of Maine at Presque Isle

Presque Isle, ME

English Language and Literature: 11 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Online option

Students: 2,873
Retention: 58%
Programs: 32
Awards 2024-25: 1,588

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