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2026 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Washington

10 Colleges in the United States
793 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$32,575 Avg Early-Career Salary

English Language & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their english language & literature programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools to find the best for english language & literature students.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall english language & literature education in Washington.

Top Schools in English Language & Literature

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Leading the list is University Of Washington Seattle Campus, our #1 school for english language & literature. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. About 154 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $34,671 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,878 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english language & literature from University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Washington Bothell Campus one of the top schools for english language & literature. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Bothell. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. University Of Washington Bothell Campus awarded about 15 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of Washington Bothell Campus generally make around $40,280. Typical student debt for the program is $15,636. Read more about the english language & literature program at University Of Washington Bothell Campus

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Gonzaga University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #3. Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Gonzaga University graduates 86% of students within six years. About 23 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Gonzaga University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Gonzaga University generally make around $41,077. Gonzaga University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at Gonzaga University

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Whitworth University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Whitworth University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Spokane. Whitworth University graduates 71% of students within six years. Whitworth University awarded about 23 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Whitworth University earn around $36,387 in the first couple years of their career. Whitworth University graduates carry a median of $24,642 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Whitworth University

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Students looking for a strong english language & literature program will find one at Washington State University, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the town of Pullman. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. About 133 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Washington State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $28,876 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,375 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at Washington State University

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Western Washington University came in at #6 for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 192 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Western Washington University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Western Washington University generally make around $27,233. Western Washington University graduates carry a median of $18,119 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at Western Washington University

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Seattle Pacific University placed #7 among the best english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle Pacific University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 39 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Seattle Pacific University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Seattle Pacific University earn a median of $30,737 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,701. Read more about the english language & literature program at Seattle Pacific University

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University Of Washington Tacoma Campus landed the #8 spot for english language & literature this year. University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Tacoma. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Tacoma Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus generally make around $29,758. Typical student debt for the program is $17,872. See the full english language & literature program report for University Of Washington Tacoma Campus

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Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Whitman College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Walla Walla. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Whitman College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Whitman College generally make around $25,574. Students borrow a median of $17,518 to complete this degree. Get the full english language & literature details for Whitman College

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Pacific Lutheran University landed the #10 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Pacific Lutheran University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Pacific Lutheran University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Pacific Lutheran University earn around $49,181 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,667. Read more about the english language & literature program at Pacific Lutheran University

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Seattle University landed the #11 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 20 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Seattle University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Seattle University generally make around $32,663. Students borrow a median of $24,317 to complete this degree. Get the full english language & literature details for Seattle University

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Eastern Washington University earned the #12 position for english language & literature this year. This large public university is located in the town of Cheney. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Eastern Washington University awarded about 47 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Eastern Washington University generally make around $29,260. Typical student debt for the program is $18,591. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Eastern Washington University

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Central Washington University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Central Washington University is a very large public school located in the town of Ellensburg. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 65 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Central Washington University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Central Washington University generally make around $27,832. Typical student debt for the program is $23,224. Read more about the english language & literature program at Central Washington University

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University Of Puget Sound ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Puget Sound is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Puget Sound graduates 68% of students within six years. University Of Puget Sound awarded about 20 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from University Of Puget Sound earn around $22,522 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in english language & literature from University Of Puget Sound

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 19 schools evaluated.

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