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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NNU

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Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID

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

Students: 1,635
Retention: 77%
Programs: 88
Awards 2024-25: 492

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ACC

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Alpena Community College

Alpena, MI

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

Admission: Open
Students: 1,581
Retention: 50%
Programs: 66

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MNU

Private nonprofit

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS

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

Students: 1,538
Retention: 70%
Programs: 62
Awards 2024-25: 495

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Newberry College

Newberry, SC

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

Students: 1,536
Retention: 69%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 307

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Averett University

Danville, VA

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

Students: 1,476
Retention: 65%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 348

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DSU

Public

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND

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

Students: 1,410
Retention: 67%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 376

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CUT

Private nonprofit

Concordia University Texas

Austin, TX

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

Students: 1,396
Retention: 58%
Programs: 28
Awards 2024-25: 431

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Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI

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

Students: 1,317
Retention: 61%
Programs: 62
Awards 2024-25: 465

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Barton College

Wilson, NC

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

Students: 1,235
Retention: 65%
Programs: 34
Awards 2024-25: 295

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Anderson University

Anderson, IN

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

Students: 1,228
Retention: 60%
Programs: 73
Awards 2024-25: 269

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Miles College

Fairfield, AL

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

Admission: Open
Students: 1,180
Retention: 56%
Programs: 29

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MHU

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Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, NC

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

Students: 1,110
Retention: 69%
Programs: 48
Awards 2024-25: 275

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Greenville University

Greenville, IL

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

Students: 1,104
Retention: 71%
Programs: 32
Awards 2024-25: 247

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Fisk University

Nashville, TN

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

Students: 1,059
Retention: 74%
Programs: 23
Awards 2024-25: 133

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RMC

Private nonprofit

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, MT

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

Students: 1,032
Retention: 69%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 249

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OPS

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Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Goodwell, OK

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

Admission: Open
Students: 1,021
Retention: 56%
Programs: 28

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University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Bradford, PA

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

Students: 1,009
Retention: 66%
Programs: 37
Awards 2024-25: 186

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The University of Olivet

Olivet, MI

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

Students: 979
Retention: 61%
Programs: 39
Awards 2024-25: 189

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Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

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

Students: 978
Retention: 69%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 236

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PUC

Private nonprofit

Pacific Union College

Angwin, CA

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

Students: 974
Retention: 89%
Programs: 54
Awards 2024-25: 289

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Greensboro College

Greensboro, NC

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

Students: 967
Retention: 66%
Programs: 55
Awards 2024-25: 168

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Lourdes University

Sylvania, OH

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

Students: 964
Retention: 87%
Programs: 41
Awards 2024-25: 211

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Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

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

Students: 892
Retention: 67%
Programs: 31
Awards 2024-25: 151

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McPherson College

McPherson, KS

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

Students: 878
Retention: 65%
Programs: 39
Awards 2024-25: 165

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