by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in english from Portland State University. This makes it the #175 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $27,819. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, english students borrow a median amount of $29,484 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Portland State University was $627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University english bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of english master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 55 |
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