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English Language & Literature in Oregon

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English Language & Literature Schools in Oregon

528 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Oregon

English Language & Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 430
Master’s Degree 89
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a English language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 67.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 15.0%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 13,670 people employed in jobs related to an English language and literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $69,050, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Oregon that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,719 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,702 after graduation.

#4

Pacific University

Forest Grove
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Pacific.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,187. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,853 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. In their early career, EOU grads earn an average salary of $39,575. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,294. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,214.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#10

Reed College

Portland
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,385 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,708 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,160 Total Students

An average student at Corban will pay a net price of $16,644. In their early career, Corban grads earn an average salary of $35,666. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

English Language & Literature Careers in OR

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Technical Writers 16% $67,990
Writers and Authors 16% $59,960
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $62,930
High School Teachers 9% $71,910
Editors 4% $54,170

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Liberal Arts & Humanities 8,599
Visual & Performing Arts 1,672
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 579
Theology & Religious Vocations 378
Philosophy & Religious Studies 136

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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