English Language and Literature at Corban University

Corban University's English program produces outcomes that beat the state median but arrive with an important caveat—the sample size is under 30 graduates, making these numbers less reliable than data from larger programs. Still, the debt picture here stands out: at $27,000, graduates carry roughly 10% more debt than Oregon's median for English programs ($23,667), though they're starting at earnings that match the state average exactly.

The 27% earnings growth over four years is encouraging, taking graduates from $28,836 to $36,587—a trajectory that outpaces inflation and suggests these graduates are finding progressively better opportunities. That puts fourth-year earners well above both the national and state medians. Among Oregon's English programs, Corban lands in the 60th percentile, ahead of respected institutions like Portland State and Lewis & Clark, though trailing Oregon State and Willamette.

For families comfortable with the small-sample uncertainty, this looks like a manageable investment—the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.94 means graduates owe less than one year's starting salary, which is workable for an English degree. The question is whether Corban's particular mission and environment justify slightly higher debt than state competitors when earnings start at the same point.