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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Portland State University. This makes it the #125 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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.
The english language & literature program at Portland State University awarded 96 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into 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 language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University english language & literature 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a master's degree in english language & literature from Portland State University. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into 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 language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Portland State University.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 87 |
| Writing Studies | 55 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 608 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 233 |
| Communication & Journalism | 119 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 117 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 101 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.