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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Albright College

Reading, PA

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,380
Retention: 62%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 387

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Catawba College

Salisbury, NC

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,376
Retention: 77%
Programs: 46
Awards 2024-25: 300

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Gallaudet University

Washington, DC

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,335
Retention: 71%
Programs: 57
Awards 2024-25: 374

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Schreiner University

Kerrville, TX

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Associate, Bachelor

Students: 1,326
Retention: 67%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 303

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Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,301
Retention: 83%
Programs: 28
Awards 2024-25: 125

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Eastern Oklahoma State College

Wilburton, OK

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Associate · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 1,285
Retention: 57%
Programs: 29

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Manchester University

North Manchester, IN

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,276
Retention: 66%
Programs: 67
Awards 2024-25: 304

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Milligan University

Milligan, TN

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,240
Retention: 82%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 310

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Quincy University

Quincy, IL

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,210
Retention: 70%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 241

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Anna Maria College

Paxton, MA

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,202
Retention: 60%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 343

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Westminster College

New Wilmington, PA

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,191
Retention: 81%
Programs: 47
Awards 2024-25: 250

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Carroll College

Helena, MT

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,156
Retention: 82%
Programs: 55
Awards 2024-25: 286

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Cairn University-Langhorne

Langhorne, PA

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,097
Retention: 77%
Programs: 52
Awards 2024-25: 283

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Heidelberg University

Tiffin, OH

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,091
Retention: 74%
Programs: 55
Awards 2024-25: 284

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Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,027
Retention: 73%
Programs: 64
Awards 2024-25: 234

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Kansas Wesleyan University

Salina, KS

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,021
Retention: 60%
Programs: 37
Awards 2024-25: 257

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Ottawa University-Ottawa

Ottawa, KS

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 999
Retention: 58%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 232

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Montreat College

Montreat, NC

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 962
Retention: 59%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 202

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MBU

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Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, WI

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 960
Retention: 88%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 243

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Emmanuel University

Franklin Springs, GA

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 950
Retention: 71%
Programs: 29
Awards 2024-25: 224

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Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 910
Retention: 69%
Programs: 27
Awards 2024-25: 281

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KWC

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Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 887
Retention: 53%
Programs: 32
Awards 2024-25: 173

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New College of Florida

Sarasota, FL

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 881
Retention: 76%
Programs: 37
Awards 2024-25: 154

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Brevard College

Brevard, NC

English Language and Literature: 3 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 875
Retention: 62%
Programs: 32
Awards 2024-25: 186

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