Where Southern Oregon University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all english language and literature bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Oregon University | — | $29,834 | — |
| Oregon State University | $29,154 | $38,393 | +32% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $29,154 | $38,393 | +32% |
| Lewis & Clark College | $26,998 | $37,666 | +40% |
| Portland State University | $27,819 | $37,537 | +35% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Oregon
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Oregon (17 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southern Oregon UniversityAshland | $12,093 | $28,836* | $29,834 | $21,500 | — |
 Willamette UniversitySalem | $48,268 | $32,863* | — | $20,250 | 0.62 |
 Oregon State University-Cascades CampusBend | $12,594 | $29,154* | $38,393 | $23,667 | 0.81 |
 Oregon State UniversityCorvallis | $13,494 | $29,154* | $38,393 | $23,667 | 0.81 |
 Corban UniversitySalem | $37,208 | $28,836* | $36,587 | $27,000 | 0.94 |
 Portland State UniversityPortland | $11,238 | $27,819* | $37,537 | $24,546 | 0.88 |
| National Median | — | $29,967* | — | $24,529 | 0.82 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with english language and literature graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Southern Oregon University, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in OR. Actual outcomes may vary.