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General English Literature at Portland State University

General English Literature at Portland State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, consider the program at Portland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Portland State University is in Portland, OR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 87 general english literature degrees were granted at Portland State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Portland State University

Distance learning is available at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Portland State University

Rankings can help you compare Portland State University’s General English Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Oregon #1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Oregon #5 of 11
Best Value Far Western (Region) #93 of 146
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #102 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #228 of 675
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #480 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Portland State University

Graduates of Portland State University’s General English Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General English Literature at Portland State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,822
2 years $25,889
3 years $28,898
4 years $37,537
5 years $47,120

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General English Literature graduates from Portland State University report median earnings of $37,537, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

General English Literature earnings compared with all majors at Portland State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General English Literature graduates from Portland State University is $24,546.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General English Literature graduates at Portland State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General English Literature graduates at Portland State University are 64% women (56) and 36% men (31).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University

Of the 74 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Portland State University, 64% were women (47) and 36% were men (27).

Portland State University gender breakdown of General English Literature Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 48
Hispanic / Latino 12
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
Two or More Races 8
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Portland State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, below the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Portland State University

Of the 13 master’s general english literature graduates at Portland State University, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).

Portland State University gender breakdown of General English Literature Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Portland State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Portland State University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General English Literature Concentrations at Portland State University

This General English Literature program at Portland State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
English 87

Top-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General English Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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