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2026 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Oregon

10 Colleges in the United States
540 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$39,415 Avg Early-Career Salary

English Language & Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Oregon

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall english language & literature education in Oregon.

Top Schools in English Language & Literature

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Leading the list is George Fox University, our #1 school for english language & literature. George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Newberg. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. George Fox University awarded about 13 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from George Fox University earn around $52,898 in the first couple years of their career. George Fox University graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for George Fox University

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University Of Portland is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #2 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Portland. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. University Of Portland awarded about 18 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $54,739 in their early career. University Of Portland graduates carry a median of $20,057 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at University Of Portland

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Willamette University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Willamette University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salem. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Willamette University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Willamette University earn a median of $32,863 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete this degree. Get the full english language & literature details for Willamette University

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Students looking for a strong english language & literature program will find one at University Of Oregon, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public university. University Of Oregon graduates 72% of students within six years. About 91 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Oregon in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $44,628. Students borrow a median of $23,375 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for University Of Oregon

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Oregon State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Oregon State University awarded about 84 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $42,495. Oregon State University graduates carry a median of $23,667 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Oregon State University

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Portland State University placed #6 among the best english language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Portland. Portland State University graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 126 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Portland State University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $40,113 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,546. Get the full english language & literature details for Portland State University

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Reed College
Portland, OR

Reed College came in at #7 for english language & literature this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Portland. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Reed College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Reed College generally make around $15,790. Reed College graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Reed College

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Lewis And Clark College placed #8 among the best english language & literature schools. Lewis And Clark College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. Lewis And Clark College graduates 75% of students within six years. About 28 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Lewis And Clark College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Lewis And Clark College earn around $26,998 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete this degree. Get the full english language & literature details for Lewis And Clark College

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Eastern Oregon University came in at #9 for english language & literature this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of La Grande. About 43% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Oregon University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Eastern Oregon University earn a median of $43,041 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $32,658. Read more about the english language & literature program at Eastern Oregon University

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Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Pacific University earned the #10 position for english language & literature this year. Pacific University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Forest Grove. Pacific University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 47 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Pacific University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Pacific University earn around $49,513 in the first couple years of their career. Pacific University graduates carry a median of $26,170 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Pacific University

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Western Oregon University landed the #11 spot for english language & literature this year. Located in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. Western Oregon University awarded about 18 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Western Oregon University generally make around $39,436. Typical student debt for the program is $24,166. Read more about the english language & literature program at Western Oregon University

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Southern Oregon University placed #12 among the best english language & literature schools. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public university. About 42% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Southern Oregon University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Southern Oregon University earn around $41,038 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. See the full english language & literature program report for Southern Oregon University

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Corban University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best english language & literature schools. Corban University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salem. Corban University graduates 61% of students within six years. About 12 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Corban University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Corban University generally make around $28,836. Corban University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Corban University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 23 schools evaluated.

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