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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Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 4,247
Retention: 75%
Programs: 93
Awards 2024-25: 1,214

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LWU

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Lindsey Wilson University

Columbia, KY

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 4,193
Retention: 63%
Programs: 39

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Gannon University

Erie, PA

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 4,189
Retention: 76%
Programs: 111
Awards 2024-25: 1,412

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WCC

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Woodland Community College

Woodland, CA

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 4,128
Retention: 68%
Programs: 48

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Howard College

Big Spring, TX

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 4,101
Retention: 71%
Programs: 48

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EMC

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East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, MS

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Associate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 3,841
Retention: 66%
Programs: 75

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CMC

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 3,793
Retention: 86%
Programs: 58
Awards 2024-25: 1,081

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Cameron University

Lawton, OK

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 3,696
Retention: 67%
Programs: 44

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TNU

Private nonprofit

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, TN

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Associate, Bachelor

Students: 3,195
Retention: 74%
Programs: 99
Awards 2024-25: 964

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Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,179
Retention: 51%
Programs: 25
Awards 2024-25: 498

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ONU

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Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,140
Retention: 84%
Programs: 63
Awards 2024-25: 746

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TFC

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Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, GA

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,067
Retention: 63%
Programs: 34
Awards 2024-25: 177

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CSS

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The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, MN

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,930
Retention: 82%
Programs: 66
Awards 2024-25: 1,131

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OCU

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Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,851
Retention: 73%
Programs: 85
Awards 2024-25: 898

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MSU

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Minot State University

Minot, ND

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 2,751
Retention: 66%
Programs: 80
Awards 2024-25: 583

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Springfield College

Springfield, MA

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,599
Retention: 81%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 822

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MIU

Private nonprofit

Maharishi International University

Fairfield, IA

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 2,592
Retention: 61%
Programs: 27
Awards 2024-25: 825

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SUNY Adirondack

Queensbury, NY

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 2,576
Retention: 62%
Programs: 31

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Felician University

Lodi, NJ

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 2,427
Retention: 76%
Programs: 51

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Evangel University

Springfield, MO

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,289
Retention: 76%
Programs: 74
Awards 2024-25: 543

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CSU

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Coppin State University

Baltimore, MD

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,210
Retention: 66%
Programs: 48
Awards 2024-25: 349

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SAC

Private nonprofit

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,111
Retention: 88%
Programs: 58
Awards 2024-25: 463

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Wagner College

Staten Island, NY

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,001
Retention: 83%
Programs: 61
Awards 2024-25: 446

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RWU

Private nonprofit

Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester, NY

English Language and Literature: 5 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,960
Retention: 84%
Programs: 74
Awards 2024-25: 545

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