Arizona · English Language and Literature

Best colleges for English Language and Literature in Arizona

Ranked by graduate earnings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion, Northern Arizona University and University of Arizona award the most English Language and Literature degrees in Arizona: 192, 78 and 49 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Arizona colleges offer English Language and Literature and award 877 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The English Language and Literature program, also known as English studies, focuses on the study, analysis, and exploration of English literature through various texts. This program is designed for students interested in deepening their…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 23.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
877
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$32,155
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
6
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,445
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
36%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Proofreaders and Copy Markers
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 5 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Arizona
Tucson Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,1554968%—$18,875
2Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,6637861%—$19,250
3University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree Online
$38,16311421%$15,478$45,880
4Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale Public · Bachelor's degree Online
$33,6154250%—$25,000
5The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler Public · Bachelor's degree Online Small program
$29,520611%$26,445$40,559

Colleges awarding the most English Language and Literature degrees in Arizona

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public
192$33,615
2Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Public
78$28,663
3University of Arizona
Tucson Public
49$32,155
4Mohave Community College
Kingman Public
5Not reported
Show the other 4 Arizona colleges offering English Language and Literature
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Arizona State University Digital Immersion (Online)ScottsdalePublic425
University of Phoenix-Arizona (Online)PhoenixPrivate for-profit114
Arizona Western CollegeYumaPublic8
The University of Arizona Global Campus (Online)ChandlerPublic6

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.6%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~1,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$49,210
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoring

What Proofreaders and Copy Markers earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
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Related careers

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$87,830 avg · 870 jobs
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing English Language and Literature programs in Arizona.

Which Arizona colleges award the most English Language and Literature degrees?+

Arizona State University Campus Immersion (192 graduates a year), Northern Arizona University (78 graduates a year) and University of Arizona (49 graduates a year) award the most English Language and Literature degrees in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Arizona colleges offer English Language and Literature.

Which English Language and Literature program in Arizona has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Arizona tops the list at $32,155. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the English Language and Literature program?+

The English Language and Literature program, also known as English studies, focuses on the study, analysis, and exploration of English literature through various texts. This program is designed for students interested in deepening their…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, speaking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Proofreaders and Copy Markers?+

The national job outlook is about -0.6% growth with around 1,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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