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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TSU

Public

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 6,310
Retention: 33%
Programs: 61
Awards 2024-25: 1,210

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ORU

Private nonprofit

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Online option

Students: 5,936
Retention: 80%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 976

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OIT

Public

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 5,299
Retention: 69%
Programs: 45
Awards 2024-25: 688

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AUM

Public

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, AL

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 5,217
Retention: 68%
Programs: 53
Awards 2024-25: 1,559

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SUP

Public

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 5,161
Retention: 77%
Programs: 87
Awards 2024-25: 1,127

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Bradley University

Peoria, IL

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 4,777
Retention: 83%
Programs: 149
Awards 2024-25: 1,282

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Hampton University

Hampton, VA

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,244
Retention: 85%
Programs: 82
Awards 2024-25: 658

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Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,213
Retention: 68%
Programs: 57
Awards 2024-25: 1,283

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HCC

Public

Holyoke Community College

Holyoke, MA

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 4,200
Retention: 62%
Programs: 67

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Ashland University

Ashland, OH

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 4,106
Retention: 77%
Programs: 113
Awards 2024-25: 914

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USC

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University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken, SC

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,022
Retention: 67%
Programs: 34
Awards 2024-25: 852

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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,373
Retention: 89%
Programs: 103
Awards 2024-25: 866

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CLU

Private nonprofit

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,351
Retention: 79%
Programs: 64
Awards 2024-25: 1,101

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GPT

Public

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Clarkston, GA

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 3,282
Retention: 58%
Programs: 98

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DeSales University

Center Valley, PA

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 2,972
Retention: 83%
Programs: 80
Awards 2024-25: 842

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Carthage College

Kenosha, WI

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,844
Retention: 73%
Programs: 72
Awards 2024-25: 727

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UHH

Public

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Hilo, HI

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,668
Retention: 73%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 692

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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 2,579
Retention: 75%
Programs: 114
Awards 2024-25: 758

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Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 2,416
Retention: 84%
Programs: 81
Awards 2024-25: 751

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University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,316
Retention: 71%
Programs: 73
Awards 2024-25: 857

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CSC

Public

Chadron State College

Chadron, NE

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 2,098
Retention: 63%
Programs: 45

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Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, FL

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,893
Retention: 76%
Programs: 54
Awards 2024-25: 500

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MMC

Private nonprofit

Marymount Manhattan College

New York, NY

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,601
Retention: 70%
Programs: 54
Awards 2024-25: 304

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Berea College

Berea, KY

English Language and Literature: 10 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,527
Retention: 79%
Programs: 47
Awards 2024-25: 322

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