English Degree

The English degree program at Northwestern College – St Paul prepares students for the general study of the English language, with attention to the history and structure of the language, as well as communication skills, and the literature and culture of English-speaking persons. Students who graduate from the English degree program may pursue careers in writing, journalism, teaching, communications, marketing, linguistics, broadcasting, and more. Courses in the English degree program include communication theory, historical literature, including American and British literature. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer english degrees.

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Northwestern College – St Paul

Also known as Northwestern

1101 Hwy One East, Thief River Falls, MN

Northwestern College (MN) is a nonprofit private institution located in Saint Paul, MN and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Protestant (Other) affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 3,100 students are enrolled per year at Northwestern College (MN).

Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• History

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Northwestern College (MN). Scores between 21 - 27 on the ACT or 995 - 1273 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. Northwestern College (MN) has an acceptance rate of 75% of which only 48% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing is available for students and costs around $5,100 per year. Northwestern College (MN) may offer financial aid for students that qualify as grants and loans.

The mascot for Northwestern College is the "Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at www.unwsp.edu.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwestern offers a bachelor's degree program in english.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).