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Linguistics & Literature at Portland State University

If you plan to study Linguistics & 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 sits in Portland, OR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at Portland State University.

Online Class Availability at Portland State University

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

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Portland State University

Those who finish Portland State University’s Linguistics & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,896
2 years	$28,055
3 years	$20,452
4 years	$33,752
5 years	$38,552

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Portland State University report median earnings of $33,752, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Portland State University stands at $29,671.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Portland State University are 58% women (14) and 42% men (10).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University

Of the 18 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Portland State University, 67% were women (12) and 33% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, lower than the national average of 41%.*

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

More Specific Linguistics & Literature Concentrations at Portland State University

The Linguistics & Literature program at Portland State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Modern Languages	6
Linguistics	18

Highest-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Students who finish Linguistics & Literature program at Portland State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Linguistics & Literature graduates, 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
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Transportation Planners	$50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$42,168
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$39,815

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.