2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You
English Language & Literature is the #21 most popular major in Oregon with 524 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best English Language & Literature Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Oregon to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Oregon
The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Colleges.
Top Oregon Schools in English Language & Literature
Our analysis found University of Portland to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.
On average, English language and literature graduates from University of Portland take out $23,006 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Pacific University is a great place for English language and literature students. Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Forest Grove.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lewis & Clark College is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Portland, Lewis and Clark College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Lewis and Clark College carry an average student debtload of $23,845.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oregon State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Oregon list. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from Oregon State take out $22,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Willamette University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Oregon. Located in the city of Salem, Willamette is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Willamette carry an average student debtload of $19,875.
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Portland State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. Portland State University is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Portland.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Portland State University take out is $25,000.
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University of Oregon ranked #7 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Oregon list. UO is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Eugene.
English Language & Literature majors at UO take out an average of $22,825 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $349, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #8, Eastern Oregon University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students. EOU is a small public school located in the town of La Grande.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 7,609 |
| Washington | 896 |
| Hawaii | 111 |
| Nevada | 290 |
| Alaska | 52 |
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English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Majors Similar to English Language & Literature
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.
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