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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SJF

Private nonprofit

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 3,693
Retention: 86%
Programs: 54
Awards 2024-25: 1,051

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WVS

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West Virginia State University

Institute, WV

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,246
Retention: 57%
Programs: 31
Awards 2024-25: 388

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MUS

Private nonprofit

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, CA

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,860
Retention: 85%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 515

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UAM

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University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, AR

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 2,856
Retention: 72%
Programs: 60

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University of Pikeville

Pikeville, KY

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 2,547
Retention: 69%
Programs: 47

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TWU

Private nonprofit

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, TX

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,487
Retention: 61%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 541

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MSM

Private nonprofit

Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,408
Retention: 71%
Programs: 54
Awards 2024-25: 634

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TMU

Private nonprofit

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,350
Retention: 67%
Programs: 41
Awards 2024-25: 378

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OBU

Private nonprofit

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,858
Retention: 83%
Programs: 74
Awards 2024-25: 441

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VWU

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Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,853
Retention: 74%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 295

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Converse University

Spartanburg, SC

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 1,787
Retention: 80%
Programs: 61
Awards 2024-25: 375

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Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 1,695
Retention: 78%
Programs: 65
Awards 2024-25: 460

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Lasell University

Newton, MA

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 1,668
Retention: 70%
Programs: 48
Awards 2024-25: 490

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College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,454
Retention: 90%
Programs: 96
Awards 2024-25: 317

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The University of Montana-Western

Dillon, MT

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,358
Retention: 79%
Programs: 41
Awards 2024-25: 395

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SMC

Private nonprofit

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, VT

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,323
Retention: 80%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 359

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Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,285
Retention: 63%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 321

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AMC

Private nonprofit

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 1,239
Retention: 67%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 372

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Alma College

Alma, MI

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 1,197
Retention: 85%
Programs: 62
Awards 2024-25: 282

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SMC

Private nonprofit

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Online option

Students: 1,159
Retention: 62%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 348

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Marietta College

Marietta, OH

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,109
Retention: 69%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 274

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Corban University

Salem, OR

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 1,029
Retention: 78%
Programs: 54
Awards 2024-25: 279

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PSU

Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton

Dunmore, PA

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 800
Retention: 79%
Programs: 20
Awards 2024-25: 139

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Ripon College

Ripon, WI

English Language and Literature: 7 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 709
Retention: 72%
Programs: 46
Awards 2024-25: 194

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