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Linguistics & Literature in Oregon

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Linguistics & Literature Schools in Oregon

119 Comparative Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Linguistics & Literature is the 82nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Linguistics & Literature Majors in Oregon

Comparative Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 80
Master’s Degree 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Associate Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a comparative literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of comparative literature majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 51.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 16.8%
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Jobs for Linguistics & Literature Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 13,340 people employed in jobs related to a comparative literature degree, compared to 1,238,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Linguistics & Literature Jobs in Oregon

Comparative Literature grads earn an average of $72,640 in the state and $78,150 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Oregon that offer comparative literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

69% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UO will pay a net price of $18,047. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. A typical student attending Portland State University will pay a net price of $12,498.

#3

Reed College

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

Graduates earn an average $38,708 after graduation. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Reed. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

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

In their early career, Lewis and Clark College grads earn an average salary of $39,944. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,555 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,363. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $31,524 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,812 Total Students

In their early career, MHCC grads earn an average salary of $32,057. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,384. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

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

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,294. In their early career, Willamette grads earn an average salary of $44,327.

Linguistics & Literature Careers in OR

Some of the careers comparative literature majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 21% $63,060
Social Scientists 13% $73,860
Interpreters and Translators 13% $49,950
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $62,930
High School Teachers 9% $71,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to comparative literature.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Romance Languages 272
East Asian Languages 68
American Sign Language 42
Germanic Languages 37
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 18
Classical Languages & Literature 12
Other Foreign Language & Literature 7
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 6

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