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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MSU

Public

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN

English Language and Literature: 75 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 15,271
Retention: 80%
Programs: 172
Awards 2024-25: 4,108

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WSU

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Weber State University

Ogden, UT

English Language and Literature: 74 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 32,701
Retention: 67%
Programs: 187

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Towson University

Towson, MD

English Language and Literature: 74 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 19,401
Retention: 83%
Programs: 113
Awards 2024-25: 4,919

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CQC

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CUNY Queens College

Queens, NY

English Language and Literature: 74 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 15,965
Retention: 79%
Programs: 126
Awards 2024-25: 2,654

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CCC

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Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL

English Language and Literature: 74 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 5,570
Retention: 66%
Programs: 58
Awards 2024-25: 1,379

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Auburn University

Auburn, AL

English Language and Literature: 73 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 34,145
Retention: 95%
Programs: 172
Awards 2024-25: 8,648

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National University

San Diego, CA

English Language and Literature: 73 graduates in 2024-25
Associate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 22,115
Retention: 53%
Programs: 100

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

English Language and Literature: 73 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 15,768
Retention: 78%
Programs: 158
Awards 2024-25: 4,063

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CSU

Public

California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, CA

English Language and Literature: 73 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 15,182
Retention: 74%
Programs: 79
Awards 2024-25: 4,010

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University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

English Language and Literature: 72 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully online

Students: 33,610
Retention: 86%
Programs: 157
Awards 2024-25: 7,875

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ISU

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Iowa State University

Ames, IA

English Language and Literature: 72 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 30,380
Retention: 88%
Programs: 181
Awards 2024-25: 7,032

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UNF

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University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

English Language and Literature: 72 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 16,154
Retention: 85%
Programs: 100
Awards 2024-25: 4,485

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FAU

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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

English Language and Literature: 71 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 31,607
Retention: 84%
Programs: 120
Awards 2024-25: 9,284

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University of Delaware

Newark, DE

English Language and Literature: 71 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 24,412
Retention: 92%
Programs: 219
Awards 2024-25: 6,438

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KSU

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Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH

English Language and Literature: 70 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 26,374
Retention: 81%
Programs: 242
Awards 2024-25: 6,750

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UNO

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University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE

English Language and Literature: 69 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 14,972
Retention: 78%
Programs: 104
Awards 2024-25: 3,456

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USC

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

English Language and Literature: 68 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 46,566
Retention: 96%
Programs: 285
Awards 2024-25: 17,982

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University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX

English Language and Literature: 68 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 13,730
Retention: 67%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 3,763

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USM

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University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS

English Language and Literature: 68 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 13,170
Retention: 72%
Programs: 109
Awards 2024-25: 3,977

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BYU

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Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID

English Language and Literature: 67 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 45,585
Retention: 71%
Programs: 132
Awards 2024-25: 24,533

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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA

English Language and Literature: 67 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 16,598
Retention: 84%
Programs: 108
Awards 2024-25: 4,612

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WKU

Public

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

English Language and Literature: 67 graduates in 2024-25
Certificate, Bachelor, Master · Fully online

Students: 16,291
Retention: 78%
Programs: 160
Awards 2024-25: 4,683

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UCC

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

English Language and Literature: 67 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 11,354
Retention: 68%
Programs: 76
Awards 2024-25: 2,570

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WSU

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Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

English Language and Literature: 66 graduates in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master, PhD

Students: 23,803
Retention: 83%
Programs: 194
Awards 2024-25: 6,417

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