English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Portland · Portland, OR

CIP 23.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,434Median earnings 4 years after
$61,057Median earnings 5 years after
$19,987Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at University of Portland earn a median of $49,434. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,590 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,654–$63,810). Median debt is $19,987, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Willamette University
Salem
$32,863$20,250
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$29,154$21,500
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$29,154$21,500
Corban University
Salem
$28,836$27,000
Portland State University
Portland
$27,819$19,513
Lewis & Clark College
Portland
$26,998$23,250
Reed College
Portland
$15,790$19,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from University of Portland make?

The median salary is $49,434 and $61,057 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,987.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.