Norwegian Language & Literature
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Types of Degrees Norwegian Language & Literature Majors Are Earning
Students pursuing Norwegian Language & Literature can earn degrees at several award levels.
| Award Level | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9 |
| Master’s Degree | 1 |
What Norwegian Language & Literature Majors Need to Know
Studies in Norwegian Language & Literature develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Norwegian Language & Literature graduates commonly enter.
Knowledge Areas
Coursework in Norwegian Language & Literature emphasizes the following knowledge areas:
- Foreign Language — Importance 4.7 / 5; level 5.9 / 7.
- English Language — Importance 4.5 / 5; level 5.2 / 7.
- Education and Training — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
- Administrative — Importance 3.1 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
- Sociology and Anthropology — Importance 2.8 / 5; level 3.5 / 7.
Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*
Skills
Skills emphasized by a Norwegian Language & Literature program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:
- Speaking — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
- Active Listening — Importance 4 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
- Reading Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
- Writing — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
- Critical Thinking — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
Abilities
The cognitive and physical abilities most relevant to Norwegian Language & Literature careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:
- Speech Clarity — Importance 4.3 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
- Oral Expression — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
- Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
- Written Comprehension — Importance 4 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
- Written Expression — Importance 4 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
Common Job Activities
Day-to-day, Norwegian Language & Literature graduates report doing:
| Activity | Frequency / Importance |
|---|---|
| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | 4.2 / 7 |
| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | 4.1 / 7 |
| Training and Teaching Others | 4.1 / 7 |
| Thinking Creatively | 4.0 / 7 |
| Getting Information | 3.9 / 7 |
| Working with Computers | 3.9 / 7 |
| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | 3.8 / 7 |
| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | 3.7 / 7 |
| Making Decisions and Solving Problems | 3.7 / 7 |
| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | 3.7 / 7 |
Technology Skills Used on the Job
Most frequently-cited tools used by Norwegian Language & Literature professionals:
| Tool / Software | Category | In-Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | — |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | — |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | ✓ |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | ✓ |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | — |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | ✓ |
| Google Docs | Word processing software | — |
| Computer assisted language learning CALL software | Foreign language software | — |
| Desire2Learn LMS software | Computer based training software | — |
| Audacity | Music or sound editing software | — |
| QuarkXPress | Desktop publishing software | — |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software | — |
Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*
Sample Job Titles
Real job postings for Norwegian Language & Literature graduates include:
- Foreign Language Instructor
- Spanish Teacher
- French Teacher
- English for Speakers of Other Languages Teacher (ESOL Teacher)
- Professor
- Languages Professor
- Language Arts Teacher
- Russian Teacher
- Adjunct Spanish Instructor
- Associate Professor
- French Professor
- College Faculty Member
- Spanish Literature Professor
- Lecturer
- Greek Professor
Education Typically Required
Across the occupations open to Norwegian Language & Literature graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:
| Education Level | Share of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 44.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 26.8% |
| Master’s degree | 21.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.5% |
Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*
Who Is Earning a Degree in Norwegian Language & Literature?
Gender Distribution
This field has a relatively balanced gender distribution: 40% women and 60% men among Norwegian Language & Literature graduates.
| Gender | Graduates | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 4 | 40.0% |
| Men | 6 | 60.0% |
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Norwegian Language & Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Graduates | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 100.0% |
See minority definition below.
How Much Do Norwegian Language & Literature Graduates Earn?
The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of Norwegian Language & Literature graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. These numbers tend to grow steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,924 |
| 4 years | $56,972 |
| 5 years | $62,456 |
By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $62,456 — roughly 33% above the 1-year mark.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.
Is a Degree in Norwegian Language & Literature Worth It?
Looking purely at the federal earnings tracker, Norwegian Language & Literature graduates earn a median of $56,972 four years after completion — roughly 50% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).
ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.
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References
The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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