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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MMU

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Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Students: 1,417
Retention: 73%
Programs: 80
Awards 2024-25: 443

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Keuka College

Keuka Park, NY

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

Students: 1,366
Retention: 73%
Programs: 33
Awards 2024-25: 399

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BCU

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Brewton-Parker Christian University

Mount Vernon, GA

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

Students: 1,338
Retention: 48%
Programs: 33
Awards 2024-25: 207

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Shorter University

Rome, GA

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

Students: 1,318
Retention: 61%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 346

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MMU

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Mount Marty University

Yankton, SD

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

Students: 1,284
Retention: 68%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 281

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TWU

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Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TN

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

Students: 1,198
Retention: 72%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 376

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RCU

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Rochester Christian University

Rochester Hills, MI

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

Students: 1,193
Retention: 60%
Programs: 30
Awards 2024-25: 243

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MMU

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Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI

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

Students: 1,182
Retention: 67%
Programs: 54
Awards 2024-25: 306

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Westminster University

Salt Lake City, UT

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

Students: 1,155
Retention: 76%
Programs: 53
Awards 2024-25: 351

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CUA

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Concordia University Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

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

Students: 1,135
Retention: 45%
Programs: 86
Awards 2024-25: 331

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LEC

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Lake Erie College

Painesville, OH

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

Students: 1,108
Retention: 59%
Programs: 39
Awards 2024-25: 243

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CCC

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Clinton Community College

Plattsburgh, NY

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

Admission: Open
Students: 1,067
Retention: 52%
Programs: 29

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Huston-Tillotson University

Austin, TX

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

Students: 1,059
Retention: 58%
Programs: 21
Awards 2024-25: 171

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HIU

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Hope International University

Fullerton, CA

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

Students: 1,025
Retention: 52%
Programs: 26
Awards 2024-25: 303

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Goldey-Beacom College

Wilmington, DE

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

Students: 1,001
Retention: 72%
Programs: 30
Awards 2024-25: 352

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SWU

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Southern Wesleyan University

Central, SC

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

Students: 980
Retention: 69%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 235

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BMC

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Blue Mountain Christian University

Blue Mountain, MS

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

Students: 968
Retention: 68%
Programs: 32
Awards 2024-25: 185

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Hilbert College

Hamburg, NY

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

Students: 968
Retention: 64%
Programs: 34
Awards 2024-25: 167

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Clarke University

Dubuque, IA

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

Students: 962
Retention: 67%
Programs: 33
Awards 2024-25: 241

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Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA

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

Students: 959
Retention: 61%
Programs: 55
Awards 2024-25: 249

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Hastings College

Hastings, NE

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

Students: 956
Retention: 66%
Programs: 60
Awards 2024-25: 201

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HMC

Private nonprofit

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, CA

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

Students: 951
Retention: 96%
Programs: 21
Awards 2024-25: 228

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WCC

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Warren County Community College

Washington, NJ

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

Admission: Open
Students: 944
Retention: 65%
Programs: 35

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Heritage University

Toppenish, WA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 937
Retention: 57%
Programs: 44

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