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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GSU

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Grambling State University

Grambling, LA

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 5,150
Retention: 66%
Programs: 37
Awards 2024-25: 819

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NVC

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Napa Valley College

Napa, CA

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 4,844
Retention: 72%
Programs: 61

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NIC

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North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 4,585
Retention: 63%
Programs: 83

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Hill College

Hillsboro, TX

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 4,158
Retention: 51%
Programs: 42

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LTC

Public

Lake Tahoe Community College

South Lake Tahoe, CA

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 4,040
Retention: 44%
Programs: 58

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Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,033
Retention: 80%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 1,573

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WCC

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Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, PA

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 3,990
Retention: 67%
Programs: 73

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DSU

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Dakota State University

Madison, SD

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,774
Retention: 75%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 716

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GSS

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Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, GA

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor · Online option

Students: 3,700
Retention: 58%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 834

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NWC

Public

Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan, WY

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Associate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 3,534
Retention: 65%
Programs: 63

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Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,348
Retention: 85%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 1,165

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SCS

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South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor · Online option

Students: 3,242
Retention: 56%
Programs: 60
Awards 2024-25: 359

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BCC

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Barstow Community College

Barstow, CA

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 3,226
Retention: 67%
Programs: 43

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SSU

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Savannah State University

Savannah, GA

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 3,193
Retention: 75%
Programs: 39

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UME

Public

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,177
Retention: 62%
Programs: 52
Awards 2024-25: 421

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University of Charleston

Charleston, WV

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,062
Retention: 75%
Programs: 48
Awards 2024-25: 1,510

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LMC

Public

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor, MI

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 2,937
Retention: 84%
Programs: 58

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CCC

Public

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Associate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 2,932
Retention: 73%
Programs: 61

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FPU

Private nonprofit

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, CA

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,879
Retention: 72%
Programs: 80
Awards 2024-25: 977

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Alvernia University

Reading, PA

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,796
Retention: 72%
Programs: 63
Awards 2024-25: 638

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DSU

Public

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,654
Retention: 67%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 850

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WWC

Public

Western Wyoming Community College

Rock Springs, WY

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 2,653
Retention: 60%
Programs: 80

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Edgewood University

Madison, WI

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,459
Retention: 73%
Programs: 101
Awards 2024-25: 612

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Brenau University

Gainesville, GA

English Language and Literature: 2 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,436
Retention: 65%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 614

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