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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Regis College

Weston, MA

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

Students: 2,517
Retention: 79%
Programs: 46
Awards 2024-25: 1,022

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SUN

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Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

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

Students: 2,468
Retention: 52%
Programs: 25
Awards 2024-25: 302

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CWC

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Central Wyoming College

Riverton, WY

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,205
Retention: 65%
Programs: 66

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DVU

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Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, PA

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

Students: 2,199
Retention: 69%
Programs: 45
Awards 2024-25: 556

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SBU

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Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO

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

Students: 2,199
Retention: 65%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 603

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SNU

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Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, OK

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,198
Retention: 73%
Programs: 66

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LRU

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La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA

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

Students: 2,153
Retention: 69%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 331

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OUC

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Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,127
Retention: 50%
Programs: 157

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Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI

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

Students: 2,094
Retention: 76%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 929

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NOS

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK

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

Students: 2,079
Retention: 65%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 394

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HSU

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Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,055
Retention: 62%
Programs: 82

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Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,054
Retention: 60%
Programs: 53

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RCC

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Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Crossing, MA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,044
Retention: 36%
Programs: 22

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LCC

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Lassen Community College

Susanville, CA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 2,038
Retention: 57%
Programs: 31

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UAS

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University of Alaska Southeast

Juneau, AK

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

Students: 2,000
Retention: 76%
Programs: 47
Awards 2024-25: 488

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Piedmont University

Demorest, GA

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

Students: 1,857
Retention: 70%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 586

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Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

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

Students: 1,846
Retention: 70%
Programs: 39
Awards 2024-25: 303

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Huntington University

Huntington, IN

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

Students: 1,776
Retention: 84%
Programs: 78
Awards 2024-25: 317

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MVC

Private nonprofit

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO

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

Students: 1,770
Retention: 53%
Programs: 39
Awards 2024-25: 247

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USF

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University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN

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

Students: 1,763
Retention: 71%
Programs: 54
Awards 2024-25: 557

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Benedict College

Columbia, SC

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

Students: 1,691
Retention: 57%
Programs: 35
Awards 2024-25: 326

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Thomas College

Waterville, ME

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

Students: 1,635
Retention: 77%
Programs: 44
Awards 2024-25: 213

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University of Mobile

Mobile, AL

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

Students: 1,545
Retention: 74%
Programs: 63
Awards 2024-25: 354

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SJC

Private nonprofit

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish, ME

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

Students: 1,454
Retention: 75%
Programs: 65
Awards 2024-25: 433

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