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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Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

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

Students: 2,498
Retention: 76%
Programs: 111
Awards 2024-25: 739

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McKendree University

Lebanon, IL

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

Students: 2,392
Retention: 67%
Programs: 62
Awards 2024-25: 671

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Altoona, PA

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

Students: 2,371
Retention: 80%
Programs: 36
Awards 2024-25: 340

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MSC

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Minnesota State College Southeast

Winona, MN

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,331
Retention: 63%
Programs: 46

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CSU

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Chicago State University

Chicago, IL

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

Students: 2,238
Retention: 57%
Programs: 61
Awards 2024-25: 485

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Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS

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

Students: 2,205
Retention: 70%
Programs: 28
Awards 2024-25: 236

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STA

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St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill, NY

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

Students: 2,037
Retention: 73%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 287

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Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

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

Students: 1,952
Retention: 85%
Programs: 118
Awards 2024-25: 483

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USJ

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University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT

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

Students: 1,952
Retention: 82%
Programs: 58
Awards 2024-25: 743

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East Texas Baptist University

Marshall, TX

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

Students: 1,813
Retention: 71%
Programs: 65
Awards 2024-25: 412

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SHU

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Siena Heights University

Adrian, MI

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

Students: 1,781
Retention: 70%
Programs: 114
Awards 2024-25: 538

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CGU

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Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, CA

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

Students: 1,771
Programs: 48
Awards 2024-25: 550

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SJU

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Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN

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

Students: 1,572
Retention: 86%
Programs: 44
Awards 2024-25: 361

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Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA

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

Students: 1,321
Retention: 83%
Programs: 84
Awards 2024-25: 320

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EHU

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Emory & Henry University

Emory, VA

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

Students: 1,311
Retention: 66%
Programs: 81
Awards 2024-25: 375

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College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, MA

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

Students: 1,268
Retention: 76%
Programs: 44
Awards 2024-25: 462

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Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, PA

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

Students: 1,231
Retention: 72%
Programs: 74
Awards 2024-25: 320

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Bethel University

Mishawaka, IN

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

Students: 1,167
Retention: 72%
Programs: 66
Awards 2024-25: 318

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Tusculum University

Greeneville, TN

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

Students: 1,103
Retention: 63%
Programs: 28
Awards 2024-25: 335

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Graceland University-Lamoni

Lamoni, IA

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

Students: 1,102
Retention: 55%
Programs: 45
Awards 2024-25: 291

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Dean College

Franklin, MA

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

Students: 1,092
Retention: 68%
Programs: 28
Awards 2024-25: 246

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Dillard University

New Orleans, LA

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

Students: 1,080
Retention: 78%
Programs: 24
Awards 2024-25: 269

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Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH

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

Students: 970
Retention: 70%
Programs: 54
Awards 2024-25: 342

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Erskine College

Due West, SC

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

Students: 912
Retention: 56%
Programs: 38
Awards 2024-25: 182

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