Wyoming · English Language and Literature

Best colleges for English Language and Literature in Wyoming

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Wyoming, Casper College and Northwest College award the most English Language and Literature degrees and certificates in Wyoming: 42, 6 and 3 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Wyoming colleges offer English Language and Literature and award 54 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
5
offering CIP 23.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
54
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$33,677
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
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IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Proofreaders and Copy Markers
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, 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 Wyoming
Laramie Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,6774259%—$20,415

Colleges awarding the most English Language and Literature degrees in Wyoming

Top 5 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 Wyoming
Laramie Public
42$33,677
2Casper College
Casper Public
6Not reported
3Northwest College
Powell Public
3Not reported
4Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan Public
2Not reported
5Central Wyoming College
Riverton Public
1Not 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 Wyoming

Jobs in Wyoming
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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
$69,610 avg · 140 jobs
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
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Common questions

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

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

University of Wyoming (42 graduates a year), Casper College (6 graduates a year) and Northwest College (3 graduates a year) award the most English Language and Literature degrees and certificates in Wyoming, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Wyoming colleges offer English Language and Literature.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Wyoming tops the list at $33,677. 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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