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English Language & Literature at Eastern Oregon University

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English Language & Literature at Eastern Oregon University

What traits are you looking for in a English language and literature school? To help you decide if Eastern Oregon University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's English language and literature program.

EOU is located in La Grande, Oregon and has a total student population of 2,853. Of the 584 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Oregon University in 2021, 23 of them were English language and literature majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in English Language & Literature section at the bottom of this page.

EOU English Language & Literature Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature

Online Classes Are Available at EOU

Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.

For those who are interested in distance learning, EOU does offer online courses in English language and literature for the following degree levels:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

EOU English Language & Literature Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the English language and literature progam at EOU compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The English language and literature major at EOU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for English Language & Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Focused English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 255
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools 324
Best English Language & Literature Schools 460
Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 466
Most Focused English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools 498
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Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools 599

In 2021, 0 student received their master’s degree in English language and literature from EOU. This is the #498 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.

English Language & Literature Student Demographics at EOU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at Eastern Oregon University.

EOU English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program

91% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of English language and literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.

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About 70% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in English language and literature at EOU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a bachelor's in English language and literature.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 16
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 5

EOU also has a doctoral program available in English language and literature. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within English Language & Literature

The following English language and literature concentations are available at Eastern Oregon University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Eastern Oregon University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
General English Literature 23

Careers That English Language & Literature Grads May Go Into

A degree in English language and literature can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for OR, the home state for Eastern Oregon University.

Occupation Jobs in OR Average Salary in OR
High School Teachers 10,390 $72,640
Editors 1,080 $55,610
English Language and Literature Professors 820 $76,450
Writers and Authors 700 $69,050
Technical Writers 680 $68,320

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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