English Language & Literature at Oregon State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at Oregon State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oregon State University is in Corvallis, OR.
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Online Class Availability at Oregon State University
Online coursework is an option at Oregon State University. Among 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Oregon State University
Use these rankings to compare Oregon State University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #4 of 13 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #61 of 158 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #119 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #334 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #464 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Oregon State University
Those who finish Oregon State University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,197 |
| 2 years | $31,848 |
| 3 years | $36,220 |
| 4 years | $40,567 |
| 5 years | $46,234 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Oregon State University earn a median of $40,567, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Oregon State University stands at $23,667.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Oregon State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for English Language & Literature graduates, 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 |
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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