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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Galveston College

Galveston, TX

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,405
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 814

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MCU

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Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, OK

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

Students: 2,397
Retention: 65%
Programs: 30
Awards 2024-25: 581

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WLU

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West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV

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

Students: 2,299
Retention: 69%
Programs: 37
Awards 2024-25: 487

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Neumann University

Aston, PA

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

Students: 2,244
Retention: 72%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 550

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Waldorf University

Forest City, IA

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

Students: 2,225
Retention: 44%
Programs: 38
Awards 2024-25: 926

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Walsh University

North Canton, OH

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

Students: 2,192
Retention: 72%
Programs: 67
Awards 2024-25: 608

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UPR

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University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

Cayey, PR

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

Students: 2,093
Retention: 76%
Programs: 23
Awards 2024-25: 334

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FRC

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Feather River Community College District

Quincy, CA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,055
Retention: 60%
Programs: 47

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WWU

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William Woods University

Fulton, MO

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

Students: 2,046
Retention: 58%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 453

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KSU

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Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY

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

Students: 2,020
Retention: 64%
Programs: 53
Awards 2024-25: 334

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UAP

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR

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

Students: 2,005
Retention: 64%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 343

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Midway University

Midway, KY

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

Students: 2,003
Retention: 68%
Programs: 30
Awards 2024-25: 461

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SMC

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Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MI

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,000
Retention: 57%
Programs: 43

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MDC

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Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, MS

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

Admission: Open
Students: 1,978
Retention: 55%
Programs: 44

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TWU

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Trinity Washington University

Washington, DC

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

Students: 1,948
Retention: 69%
Programs: 41
Awards 2024-25: 396

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Langston University

Langston, OK

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

Admission: Open
Students: 1,937
Retention: 54%
Programs: 47

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CCB

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Community College of Beaver County

Monaca, PA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 1,936
Retention: 54%
Programs: 49

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GVU

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Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

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

Students: 1,856
Retention: 70%
Programs: 55
Awards 2024-25: 502

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Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC

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

Students: 1,852
Retention: 75%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 383

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Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC

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

Students: 1,822
Retention: 65%
Programs: 72
Awards 2024-25: 426

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University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

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

Students: 1,757
Retention: 77%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 462

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Cecil College

North East, MD

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

Admission: Open
Students: 1,749
Retention: 62%
Programs: 84

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MVN

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH

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

Students: 1,671
Retention: 79%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 391

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Fisher College

Boston, MA

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

Students: 1,652
Retention: 55%
Programs: 29
Awards 2024-25: 326

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