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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KSU

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Kent State University at Salem

Salem, OH

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 1,633
Retention: 47%
Programs: 30

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MCC

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Morgan Community College

Fort Morgan, CO

English Language and Literature
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 1,626
Programs: 59
Awards 2024-25: 463

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SCC

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Southwestern Community College

Creston, IA

English Language and Literature
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 1,566
Retention: 68%
Programs: 37

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Clarendon College

Clarendon, TX

English Language and Literature
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 1,564
Retention: 61%
Programs: 29

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SOC

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Southwestern Oregon Community College

Coos Bay, OR

English Language and Literature
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 1,551
Retention: 57%
Programs: 54

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PSC

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Peru State College

Peru, NE

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 1,492
Retention: 64%
Programs: 43

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EWC

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Eastern Wyoming College

Torrington, WY

English Language and Literature
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 1,457
Retention: 68%
Programs: 39

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WPU

Private nonprofit

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA

English Language and Literature
Certificate, Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 1,425
Retention: 58%
Programs: 57
Awards 2024-25: 348

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WTC

Public

Western Texas College

Snyder, TX

English Language and Literature
Associate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 1,385
Retention: 74%
Programs: 31

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University of Jamestown

Jamestown, ND

English Language and Literature
Certificate, Bachelor

Students: 1,376
Retention: 67%
Programs: 58
Awards 2024-25: 298

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WSU

Public

Wright State University-Lake Campus

Celina, OH

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 1,356
Retention: 61%
Programs: 28

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UCU

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Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville, KY

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 1,324
Retention: 64%
Programs: 56
Awards 2024-25: 343

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Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 1,246
Retention: 67%
Programs: 74
Awards 2024-25: 322

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OUC

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Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 1,235
Retention: 63%
Programs: 148

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Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 1,226
Retention: 71%
Programs: 79
Awards 2024-25: 211

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KSU

Public

Kent State University at East Liverpool

East Liverpool, OH

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 1,196
Retention: 33%
Programs: 20

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OLC

Public

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, SD

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 1,188
Retention: 62%
Programs: 23

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King University

Bristol, TN

English Language and Literature
Bachelor · Online option

Students: 1,157
Retention: 60%
Programs: 49
Awards 2024-25: 383

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MSU

Public

Mayville State University

Mayville, ND

English Language and Literature
Bachelor · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 1,134
Retention: 81%
Programs: 40

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Southwestern College

Winfield, KS

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 1,041
Retention: 56%
Programs: 53
Awards 2024-25: 362

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Culver-Stockton College

Canton, MO

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 1,028
Retention: 67%
Programs: 34
Awards 2024-25: 293

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Otero College

La Junta, CO

English Language and Literature
Associate · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 959
Retention: 44%
Programs: 51

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BCU

Private nonprofit

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 947
Retention: 64%
Programs: 66

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Livingstone College

Salisbury, NC

English Language and Literature
Bachelor

Students: 936
Retention: 71%
Programs: 26
Awards 2024-25: 93

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