948 English Language & Literature Programs in the United States

English Language & Literature tuition fees in the United States, by degree level

Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.

Specializations within english language & literature

Top universities for English Language & Literature in the United States

Ranked by how many english language & literature programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.

• University of California, Irvine (30)
• Voxy (19)
• University of Georgia, Athens (17)
• Murray State University (14)
• University of Pennsylvania (13)
• The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (13)
• Washington State University (12)
• Montclair State University (11)
• University of Findlay (11)
• Utah Tech University, St. George (11)

January intake in the United States

87 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Bachelor in American Sign Language/English Interpreting, BS — University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in English Major, BA – Creative Writing Concentration — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · starts Jan 2027
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in English — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
• Master in English MA — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• English Language Teaching Certificate (Graduate) — Temple University · starts Jan 2027

Study English Language & Literature in the United States: common questions

How many english language & literature programs are there in the United States?

948 english language & literature programs at 270 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a english language & literature degree in the United States cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in english language & literature in the United States is 28,830 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 20,760 USD and 39,843 USD a year.

Can I study english language & literature in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the english language & literature programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (948 of 948).

Are any of these english language & literature programs available online?

105 of the 948 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for english language & literature in the United States?

Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 24,630 USD, against 28,830 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.