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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XUL

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Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,218
Retention: 72%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 687

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Carroll University

Waukesha, WI

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,138
Retention: 78%
Programs: 73
Awards 2024-25: 817

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Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, IN

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 3,041
Retention: 71%
Programs: 62
Awards 2024-25: 580

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University of Guam

Mangilao, GU

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Admission: Open
Students: 2,896
Retention: 77%
Programs: 44

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BJU

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Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Admission: Open
Students: 2,734
Retention: 82%
Programs: 125

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NMH

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New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Admission: Open
Students: 2,704
Retention: 50%
Programs: 47

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Stonehill College

Easton, MA

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,674
Retention: 84%
Programs: 55
Awards 2024-25: 632

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Marywood University

Scranton, PA

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 2,530
Retention: 80%
Programs: 80
Awards 2024-25: 870

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ECS

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Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NC

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,258
Retention: 77%
Programs: 26
Awards 2024-25: 403

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VUS

Private nonprofit

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,246
Retention: 70%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 557

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Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,100
Retention: 83%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 391

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Alfred University

Alfred, NY

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,007
Retention: 78%
Programs: 61
Awards 2024-25: 667

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Friends University

Wichita, KS

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,961
Retention: 65%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 430

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King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,939
Retention: 76%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 495

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LCU

Private nonprofit

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,595
Retention: 70%
Programs: 78
Awards 2024-25: 404

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LSU

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La Sierra University

Riverside, CA

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 1,574
Retention: 77%
Programs: 73
Awards 2024-25: 432

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Meredith College

Raleigh, NC

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,465
Retention: 79%
Programs: 72
Awards 2024-25: 525

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Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,398
Retention: 78%
Programs: 53
Awards 2024-25: 414

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Hanover College

Hanover, IN

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,243
Retention: 82%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 332

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Houghton University

Houghton, NY

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,200
Retention: 84%
Programs: 46
Awards 2024-25: 216

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Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, MI

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,157
Retention: 78%
Programs: 97
Awards 2024-25: 241

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Transylvania University

Lexington, KY

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,006
Retention: 87%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 245

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Franklin College

Franklin, IN

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 985
Retention: 73%
Programs: 47
Awards 2024-25: 202

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Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VA

English Language and Literature: 8 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 946
Retention: 84%
Programs: 28
Awards 2024-25: 185

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