948 English Language & Literature Programmes in the United States

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

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

Specialisations within english language & literature

Top universities for English Language & Literature in the United States

Ranked by how many english language & literature programmes 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)
• University of Findlay (11)
• Utah Tech University, St. George (11)
• Montclair State University (11)

January intake in the United States

87 of these programmes list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the programme 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
• Master in English MA — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in English — University of South Dakota · 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 programmes are there in the United States?

948 english language & literature programmes at 270 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 11 September 2026.

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

The median annual fee (programmes billed per year) for bachelor's programmes in english language & literature in the United States is 28,830 USD. The middle half of those programmes 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 programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (948 of 948).

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

105 of the 948 programmes 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 programmes, at a median annual fee of 24,630 USD, against 28,830 USD for bachelor's programmes. Both medians cover the programmes billed per year.