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English Language & Literature Schools in Oregon

92 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

An English Language & Literature major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Oregon

English Language & Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 89
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a English language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Oregon

13,670 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Oregon

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $69,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 4 colleges in Oregon that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Pacific University

Forest Grove
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,536 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

89% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,719 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

English Language & Literature Careers in OR

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Technical Writers 16% $67,990
Writers and Authors 16% $59,960
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $62,930
High School Teachers 9% $71,910
Editors 4% $54,170

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Theology & Religious Vocations 277
Visual & Performing Arts 185
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 87
Liberal Arts & Humanities 23
Philosophy & Religious Studies 11

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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