by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 14 degrees and certificates in Norwegian Language & Literature. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 79% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $46,924 one year after completing, rising to $64,472 after four years.
A major in Norwegian Language & Literature covers Norwegian Language And Literature. A Program That Focuses On The Norwegian Language And Related Dialects. Includes Instruction In Philology; Dialects; Literature; And Applications To Business, Science/technology, And Other Settings.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., norwegian language & literature draws strong interest, with 14 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award norwegian language & literature degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 9.
By level, the 14 awards include 11 bachelor’s degrees and 3 master’s degrees.
Women earned 71% of norwegian language & literature degrees and certificates in the latest year (10 of 14). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (13) and Asian (1).
The most common norwegian language & literature credential is the bachelor’s degree: 11 of the 14 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to norwegian language & literature call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Foreign Language, English Language and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Speech Clarity, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a norwegian language & literature degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 11 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 3 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to norwegian language & literature, at 44.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage 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: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Norwegian Language & Literature, with an average median salary of $46,221; the strongest outlook belongs to Interpreters and Translators, at 12.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Arabic Professor, Language Teacher, Assistant Professor and Arabic Language Instructor.
The occupation related to norwegian language & literature with the most projected jobs is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, at 629,317.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 629,317 | 7.3% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 424,722 | 12.2% |
Norwegian Language & Literature graduates earn a median $46,924 one year after completing their program, $64,472 after four years and $62,456 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,924 |
| 4 years | $64,472 |
| 5 years | $62,456 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to norwegian language & literature, with a median salary of $52,627.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
Norwegian Language & Literature has 6 similar majors in the Foreign Languages & Linguistics field, which together award 1,089 degrees a year; the largest are German Language and Literature (918), Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (145) and Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (16). Browse all Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors or the full list of college majors.
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