English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · North Dakota State University-Main Campus · Fargo, ND

CIP 23.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$40,460Median earnings 4 years after

$47,226Median earnings 5 years after

$21,500Median federal debt

11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at North Dakota State University-Main Campus earn a median of $40,460. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,590 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,654–$63,810). Median debt is $21,500, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $40,460 and $47,226 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.