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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LCU

Private nonprofit

Louisiana Christian University

Pineville, LA

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

Students: 936
Retention: 52%
Programs: 58
Awards 2024-25: 236

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BLC

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Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN

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

Students: 899
Retention: 72%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 168

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Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer, NC

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

Students: 889
Retention: 72%
Programs: 41
Awards 2024-25: 221

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OWU

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Bartlesville, OK

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

Students: 880
Retention: 50%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 192

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OSU

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Ohio State University-Marion Campus

Marion, OH

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

Admission: Open
Students: 849
Retention: 40%
Programs: 10

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Wilberforce University

Wilberforce, OH

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

Students: 838
Retention: 74%
Programs: 22
Awards 2024-25: 73

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HPU

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Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX

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

Students: 809
Retention: 52%
Programs: 64
Awards 2024-25: 174

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Elmira College

Elmira, NY

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

Students: 786
Retention: 70%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 175

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Stillman College

Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Students: 731
Retention: 53%
Programs: 17
Awards 2024-25: 121

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ECC

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Ellsworth Community College

Iowa Falls, IA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 685
Retention: 64%
Programs: 31

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DEC

Private nonprofit

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, WV

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

Students: 661
Retention: 65%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 154

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LMC

Private nonprofit

Le Moyne-Owen College

Memphis, TN

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

Students: 659
Retention: 47%
Programs: 35
Awards 2024-25: 86

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OCU

Private nonprofit

Oakland City University

Oakland City, IN

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

Students: 640
Retention: 78%
Programs: 24
Awards 2024-25: 217

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Bethany College

Lindsborg, KS

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

Students: 615
Retention: 43%
Programs: 45
Awards 2024-25: 91

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Texas College

Tyler, TX

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

Admission: Open
Students: 614
Retention: 34%
Programs: 19

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VMC

Private nonprofit

Villa Maria College

Buffalo, NY

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

Students: 611
Retention: 76%
Programs: 33
Awards 2024-25: 113

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UWF

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex

Milwaukee, WI

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

Students: 551
Programs: 7
Awards 2024-25: 157

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CBC

Private nonprofit

Central Baptist College

Conway, AR

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

Students: 547
Retention: 63%
Programs: 29
Awards 2024-25: 109

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York University

York, NE

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

Students: 532
Retention: 69%
Programs: 31
Awards 2024-25: 116

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Hannibal-LaGrange University

Hannibal, MO

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

Students: 499
Retention: 78%
Programs: 30
Awards 2024-25: 129

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PSU

Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois

DuBois, PA

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

Students: 350
Retention: 86%
Programs: 18
Awards 2024-25: 71

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SRB

Private nonprofit

Simon's Rock at Bard College

Barrytown, NY

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

Students: 314
Retention: 77%
Programs: 66
Awards 2024-25: 111

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MCA

Private nonprofit

Montserrat College of Art

Beverly, MA

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

Admission: Open
Students: 227
Retention: 91%
Programs: 12

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Saint Augustine's University

Raleigh, NC

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

Students: 175
Retention: 0%
Programs: 29
Awards 2024-25: 69

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