English Language & Literature at University of Portland
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Portland. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Portland sits in Portland, OR.
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Online Class Availability at University of Portland
Many students take online classes at University of Portland. Of 3,285 students, 12 (0%) studied exclusively online and 85 (3%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Portland
Use these rankings to compare University of Portland’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 158 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #12 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 783 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #143 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #725 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Portland
Graduates of University of Portland’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,031 |
| 2 years | $22,771 |
| 4 years | $50,756 |
| 5 years | $61,057 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Portland report median earnings of $50,756, compared with $77,634 for all University of Portland graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Portland stands at $20,057.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Portland go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for English Language & Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Technical Writers | $52,099 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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