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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Trine University

Angola, IN

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,646
Retention: 80%
Programs: 55
Awards 2024-25: 595

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MBC

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Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, MA

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Associate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 4,578
Retention: 56%
Programs: 55

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Mendocino College

Ukiah, CA

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 4,225
Retention: 63%
Programs: 71

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UDC

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University of the District of Columbia

Washington, DC

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Admission: Open
Students: 4,202
Retention: 68%
Programs: 76

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Marymount University

Arlington, VA

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 4,060
Retention: 73%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 942

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LSC

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Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 3,801
Retention: 61%
Programs: 96
Awards 2024-25: 855

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Stevenson University

Owings Mills, MD

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,684
Retention: 79%
Programs: 45
Awards 2024-25: 852

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Concordia University-Irvine

Irvine, CA

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,658
Retention: 75%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 1,308

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Utica University

Utica, NY

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,627
Retention: 71%
Programs: 65
Awards 2024-25: 1,140

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SPU

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Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,572
Retention: 72%
Programs: 94
Awards 2024-25: 1,260

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Marian University

Indianapolis, IN

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,486
Retention: 76%
Programs: 63
Awards 2024-25: 907

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Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,485
Retention: 76%
Programs: 82
Awards 2024-25: 877

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ONU

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Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,339
Retention: 71%
Programs: 105
Awards 2024-25: 852

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UMH

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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,321
Retention: 62%
Programs: 84
Awards 2024-25: 794

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GBC

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Great Basin College

Elko, NV

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Associate, Bachelor · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 3,320
Retention: 59%
Programs: 57

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McMurry University

Abilene, TX

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,175
Retention: 64%
Programs: 54
Awards 2024-25: 226

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Norwich University

Northfield, VT

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,149
Retention: 79%
Programs: 59
Awards 2024-25: 1,032

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USF

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University of St Francis

Joliet, IL

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,074
Retention: 79%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 754

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SCC

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Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 3,028
Retention: 70%
Programs: 45

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Benedictine University

Lisle, IL

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,917
Retention: 66%
Programs: 91
Awards 2024-25: 1,287

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WBU

Private nonprofit

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 2,809
Retention: 45%
Programs: 86
Awards 2024-25: 832

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Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 2,669
Retention: 74%
Programs: 123
Awards 2024-25: 873

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NCC

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NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, NH

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 2,657
Retention: 69%
Programs: 57

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Immaculata University

Immaculata, PA

English Language and Literature: 4 graduates in 2024-25
Associate, Bachelor

Students: 2,512
Retention: 83%
Programs: 65
Awards 2024-25: 568

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