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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SJC

Public

San Juan College

Farmington, NM

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

Admission: Open
Students: 6,452
Retention: 71%
Programs: 65

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NCC

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Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE

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

Admission: Open
Students: 5,720
Retention: 75%
Programs: 102

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WIT

Public

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, IA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 5,482
Retention: 64%
Programs: 66

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SRT

Public

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, GA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 5,381
Retention: 56%
Programs: 86

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Bentley University

Waltham, MA

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

Students: 5,333
Retention: 93%
Programs: 52
Awards 2024-25: 1,446

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DSU

Public

Delaware State University

Dover, DE

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

Students: 5,327
Retention: 70%
Programs: 87
Awards 2024-25: 839

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EAC

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Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ

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

Admission: Open
Students: 5,213
Programs: 95
Awards 2024-25: 1,330

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NIC

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Northeast Iowa Community College

Calmar, IA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 4,808
Retention: 62%
Programs: 69

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ATC

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Athens Technical College

Athens, GA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 4,459
Retention: 73%
Programs: 87

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HCU

Private nonprofit

Houston Christian University

Houston, TX

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

Students: 4,276
Retention: 69%
Programs: 100
Awards 2024-25: 966

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Coalinga College

Coalinga, CA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 4,175
Retention: 70%
Programs: 41

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ASU

Public

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

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

Students: 4,081
Retention: 70%
Programs: 47
Awards 2024-25: 684

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RCC

Public

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, OR

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

Admission: Open
Students: 4,009
Retention: 53%
Programs: 61

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HFU

Private nonprofit

Holy Family University

Philadelphia, PA

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

Students: 3,225
Retention: 78%
Programs: 59
Awards 2024-25: 834

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SBT

Private nonprofit

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, NC

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

Students: 3,220
Retention: 85%
Programs: 33
Awards 2024-25: 484

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IAU

Private nonprofit

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German

San German, PR

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

Students: 3,114
Retention: 80%
Programs: 79
Awards 2024-25: 580

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ASU

Public

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

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

Students: 2,995
Retention: 77%
Programs: 37
Awards 2024-25: 589

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SFU

Private nonprofit

Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA

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

Students: 2,963
Retention: 83%
Programs: 63
Awards 2024-25: 640

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Bethel University

McKenzie, TN

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

Students: 2,936
Retention: 54%
Programs: 41
Awards 2024-25: 556

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CIU

Private nonprofit

Columbia International University

Columbia, SC

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

Students: 2,914
Retention: 53%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 645

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Rivier University

Nashua, NH

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

Students: 2,777
Retention: 76%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 1,102

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Avila University

Kansas City, MO

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

Students: 2,768
Retention: 71%
Programs: 53
Awards 2024-25: 500

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CUH

Private nonprofit

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, HI

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

Students: 2,709
Retention: 70%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 599

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OSU

Public

Ohio State University-Newark Campus

Newark, OH

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,544
Retention: 25%
Programs: 8

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