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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LaGrange College

Lagrange, GA

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

Students: 813
Retention: 67%
Programs: 26
Awards 2024-25: 161

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University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, LA

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

Students: 802
Retention: 71%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 178

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CSM

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College of Saint Mary

Omaha, NE

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

Students: 786
Retention: 80%
Programs: 37
Awards 2024-25: 198

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Bushnell University

Eugene, OR

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

Students: 761
Retention: 76%
Programs: 53
Awards 2024-25: 258

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Earlham College

Richmond, IN

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

Students: 753
Retention: 77%
Programs: 48
Awards 2024-25: 168

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OSU

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Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Lima, OH

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

Admission: Open
Students: 723
Retention: 42%
Programs: 13

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WPU

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William Peace University

Raleigh, NC

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

Students: 722
Retention: 74%
Programs: 39
Awards 2024-25: 174

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UCD

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Universidad Central de Bayamon

Bayamón, PR

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

Students: 698
Retention: 80%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 149

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HCC

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Holy Cross College

Notre Dame, IN

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

Students: 661
Retention: 70%
Programs: 13
Awards 2024-25: 84

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Bethany College

Bethany, WV

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

Students: 640
Retention: 54%
Programs: 29
Awards 2024-25: 118

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Wesleyan College

Macon, GA

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

Students: 531
Retention: 76%
Programs: 38
Awards 2024-25: 122

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WBU

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Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, AR

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

Students: 517
Retention: 70%
Programs: 22
Awards 2024-25: 123

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CAS

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Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean

San Juan, PR

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

Students: 358
Programs: 5
Awards 2024-25: 16

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HCC

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Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

Brookline, MA

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

Students: 274
Retention: 71%
Programs: 10
Awards 2024-25: 40

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Cottey College

Nevada, MO

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

Students: 254
Retention: 67%
Programs: 17
Awards 2024-25: 78

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LIU

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Long Island University

Brookville, NY

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 16,689
Retention: 77%
Programs: 157
Awards 2024-25: 3,067

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CCR

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Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, RI

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 12,275
Retention: 59%
Programs: 94

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LCC

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Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Certificate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 9,350
Programs: 93
Awards 2024-25: 3,222

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SJC

Public

San Jose City College

San Jose, CA

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 8,609
Retention: 65%
Programs: 58

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OCC

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Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Associate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 7,854
Retention: 60%
Programs: 120

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UCA

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University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Blue Ash, OH

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 7,787
Programs: 65
Awards 2024-25: 641

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STU

Private nonprofit

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 7,652
Retention: 57%
Programs: 52
Awards 2024-25: 1,445

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ECC

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Essex County College

Newark, NJ

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Certificate · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 7,026
Retention: 56%
Programs: 50

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Barry University

Miami, FL

English Language and Literature: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 6,825
Retention: 63%
Programs: 93
Awards 2024-25: 1,720

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