2027 Best English Language & Literature Associate’s Degree Schools
English Language & Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their english language & literature programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 101 schools to find the best for english language & literature students.
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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in the United States
See the highest-ranked english language & literature schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Top Schools in English Language & Literature
San Diego Mesa College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in english language & literature. San Diego Mesa College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. San Diego Mesa College awarded about 28 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from San Diego Mesa College generally make around $29,852. Students borrow a median of $6,999 to complete this degree.
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College Of Southern Nevada came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public institution. About 25 english language & literature degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from College Of Southern Nevada generally make around $35,850. College Of Southern Nevada graduates carry a median of $9,980 in student loans.
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Cuny Laguardia Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #3. This large public university is located in the city of Long Island City. About 24 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Cuny Laguardia Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $31,437 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,858 to complete this degree.
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Nassau Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #4. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 21 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Nassau Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Nassau Community College earn around $38,734 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,850.
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De Anza College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Cupertino. There were roughly 20 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at De Anza College in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $7,271 to complete this degree.
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Diablo Valley College earned the #6 position for english language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public university. There were roughly 25 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley College in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,205 to complete this degree.
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Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #7 spot for english language & literature this year. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa Junior College awarded about 18 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Santa Rosa Junior College earn around $80,047 in the first couple years of their career. Santa Rosa Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans.
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Moorpark College landed the #8 spot for english language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moorpark. There were roughly 27 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Moorpark College earn around $105,599 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075.
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College Of San Mateo came in at #9 for english language & literature this year. This large public university is located in the city of San Mateo. College Of San Mateo awarded about 22 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. College Of San Mateo graduates carry a median of $12,831 in student loans.
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Foothill College earned the #10 position for english language & literature this year. Foothill College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. Foothill College awarded about 11 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Foothill College earn around $94,152 in the first couple years of their career. Foothill College graduates carry a median of $11,595 in student loans.
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Golden West College came in at #11 for english language & literature this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Huntington Beach. About 14 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Golden West College in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $82,984 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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San Diego Miramar College earned the #12 position for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public university. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 25 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $41,038 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,098.
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El Camino Community College District came in at #13 for english language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino Community College District is a very large public university. About 48 english language & literature degrees were awarded at El Camino Community College District in the most recent year.
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Austin Community College District ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. Austin Community College District awarded about 45 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $33,514 early in their careers. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $13,799 in student loans.
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Capital Community College came in at #15 for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. Capital Community College awarded about 37 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans.
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San Jacinto Community College landed the #16 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public institution. About 85 english language & literature degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from San Jacinto Community College earn around $19,125 in the first couple years of their career. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $8,250 in student loans.
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Santa Ana College came in at #17 for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public institution. Santa Ana College awarded about 16 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete this degree.
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Pasadena City College landed the #18 spot for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. Pasadena City College awarded about 50 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,191.
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Orange Coast College earned the #19 position for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public institution. About 30 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Orange Coast College in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $46,306 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree.
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Grossmont College came in at #20 for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a very large public institution. About 47 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Grossmont College in the most recent year.
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Cypress College earned the #21 position for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public institution. About 24 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Cypress College in the most recent year.
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Palomar College came in at #22 for english language & literature this year. Palomar College is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Marcos. Palomar College awarded about 31 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year.
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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College came in at #23 for english language & literature this year. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. There were roughly 41 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn a median of $24,207 early in their careers. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College graduates carry a median of $5,700 in student loans.
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Crafton Hills College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the suburb of Yucaipa, Crafton Hills College is a moderately-sized public institution. Crafton Hills College awarded about 14 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $97,976 in their early career. Crafton Hills College graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans.
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Suffolk County Community College came in at #25 for english language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public university. About 28 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Suffolk County Community College earn around $35,667 in the first couple years of their career. Suffolk County Community College graduates carry a median of $11,246 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 English Language & Literature Schools
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 101 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
