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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Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

English Language and Literature: 129 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 6,826
Retention: 66%
Programs: 120
Awards 2024-25: 1,689

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TAU

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Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX

English Language and Literature: 128 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 78,321
Retention: 94%
Programs: 266
Awards 2024-25: 22,577

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University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT

English Language and Literature: 126 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 28,306
Retention: 92%
Programs: 245
Awards 2024-25: 8,615

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The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

English Language and Literature: 125 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 40,846
Retention: 89%
Programs: 195
Awards 2024-25: 9,584

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UCD

Public

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA

English Language and Literature: 124 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 44,256
Retention: 94%
Programs: 162
Awards 2024-25: 13,222

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UCB

Public

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO

English Language and Literature: 124 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 38,799
Retention: 90%
Programs: 120
Awards 2024-25: 10,325

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University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

English Language and Literature: 123 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Online option

Students: 36,894
Retention: 86%
Programs: 247
Awards 2024-25: 9,826

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PUC

Public

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

English Language and Literature: 122 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully online

Students: 58,658
Retention: 93%
Programs: 249
Awards 2024-25: 17,028

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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

English Language and Literature: 121 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 38,728
Retention: 92%
Programs: 210
Awards 2024-25: 9,900

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KSU

Public

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

English Language and Literature: 120 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 47,764
Retention: 77%
Programs: 127
Awards 2024-25: 9,368

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UCC

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH

English Language and Literature: 120 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 45,026
Retention: 85%
Programs: 305
Awards 2024-25: 12,894

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Public

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD

English Language and Literature: 120 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 41,725
Retention: 96%
Programs: 190
Awards 2024-25: 12,579

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Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH

English Language and Literature: 120 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 18,838
Retention: 90%
Programs: 169
Awards 2024-25: 5,537

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San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

English Language and Literature: 118 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 37,661
Retention: 87%
Programs: 139
Awards 2024-25: 9,909

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PSU

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Portland State University

Portland, OR

English Language and Literature: 118 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 19,951
Retention: 76%
Programs: 198
Awards 2024-25: 5,535

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RUB

Public

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

English Language and Literature: 116 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 52,269
Retention: 93%
Programs: 210
Awards 2024-25: 13,144

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The New School

New York, NY

English Language and Literature: 116 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Online option

Students: 9,068
Retention: 85%
Programs: 63
Awards 2024-25: 3,030

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University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

English Language and Literature: 115 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Online option

Students: 56,365
Retention: 83%
Programs: 307
Awards 2024-25: 12,522

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MSU

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Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

English Language and Literature: 115 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully online

Students: 52,089
Retention: 90%
Programs: 268
Awards 2024-25: 13,223

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University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

English Language and Literature: 114 graduates in 2024-25
Associate, Bachelor · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 111,248
Retention: 41%
Programs: 74

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CGT

Public

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

English Language and Literature: 112 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 11,527
Retention: 56%
Programs: 103

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University of Georgia

Athens, GA

English Language and Literature: 111 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 43,146
Retention: 94%
Programs: 270
Awards 2024-25: 14,239

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

English Language and Literature: 109 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 15,432
Retention: 96%
Programs: 108
Awards 2024-25: 4,500

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ISU

Public

Illinois State University

Normal, IL

English Language and Literature: 108 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully online

Students: 21,546
Retention: 81%
Programs: 128
Awards 2024-25: 5,563

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