North Dakota · English Language and Literature

Best colleges for English Language and Literature in North Dakota

Ranked by graduates a year

University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University and University of Mary award the most English Language and Literature degrees and certificates in North Dakota: 17, 13 and 6 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 6 North Dakota colleges offer English Language and Literature and award 46 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
6
offering CIP 23.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
46
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
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1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$16,753
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
57%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Proofreaders and Copy Markers
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BLS OEWS May 2025

6 institutions offering English Language and Literature in North Dakota

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

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 North Dakota
Grand Forks Public
—1760%—$25,000
2North Dakota State University
Fargo Public
—1364%—$25,025
3University of Mary
Bismarck Private not-for-profit
—667%$16,753—
4Valley City State University
Valley City Public
—553%——
5Minot State University
Minot Public
—345%——
6Dickinson State University
Dickinson Public
—251%——

Colleges awarding the most English Language and Literature degrees in North Dakota

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). 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)
1University of North Dakota
Grand Forks Public
17Not reported
2North Dakota State University
Fargo Public
13Not reported
3University of Mary
Bismarck Private not-for-profit
6Not reported
4Valley City State University
Valley City Public
5Not reported
5Minot State University
Minot Public
3Not reported
6Dickinson State University
Dickinson Public
2Not reported

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 North Dakota

Jobs in North Dakota
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Related careers

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$70,400 avg · 120 jobs
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing English Language and Literature programs in North Dakota.

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

University of North Dakota (17 graduates a year), North Dakota State University (13 graduates a year) and University of Mary (6 graduates a year) award the most English Language and Literature degrees and certificates in North Dakota, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 6 North Dakota colleges offer English Language and Literature.

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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