English Language and Literature at University of Portland
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of Portland graduates in english language and literature earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Portland Compares for English Language and Literature
All 576 colleges reporting english language and literature earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $82,036 | $74,647 | #3 | $30,544 |
| 2 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $78,906 | $72,577 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $78,370 | $68,672 | #10 | $52,122 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $78,169 | $76,801 | #2 | $44,397 |
| 5 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $77,847 | $83,541 | #1 | $31,449 |
| 6 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $74,214 | $65,353 | #19 | $43,362 |
| 7 | Howard University Washington, DC | $73,929 | $64,781 | #20 | — |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $73,497 | $72,387 | #7 | $50,437 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $71,474 | $72,690 | #5 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,766 | $62,009 | #28 | $38,985 |
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| 264 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $49,537 | $50,380 | #236 | $22,588 |
| 265 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $49,493 | $52,816 | #139 | $29,095 |
| 266 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $49,464 | $57,258 | #71 | $24,355 |
| 267 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $49,434 | $49,725 | #267 | — |
| 268 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $49,421 | $52,109 | #159 | $32,758 |
| 269 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $49,406 | $44,956 | #413 | $24,157 |
| 270 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $49,382 | $47,170 | #345 | $29,398 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Portland english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,434 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Portland rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Portland ranks #267 by median pay four years after graduation, and #267 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Portland worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,987.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.