Compare 6 French Language and Literature. programs in Oregon. Average earnings: $37,798.
With top graduates earning $47,336, French Language and Literature stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $10K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The data puts University of Portland first, with French Language and Literature graduates earning $47,336. The average across Oregon's 6 programs is $37,798, but University of Oregon follows closely at $44,609—demonstrating that multiple programs can deliver strong outcomes regardless of institutional reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Portland graduates borrow $21,370 and face just an 11.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of PortlandPrivate | $47,336 | 30 | $21,370 | Good | $57,555 | High |
| #2 | University Of OregonPublic | $44,609 | 96 | $20,139 | Manageable | $44,405 | High |
| #3 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $37,424 | 24 | $21,221 | Challenging | $28,923 | High |
| #4 | $36,766 | 42 | $20,500 | Challenging | $18,859 | High | |
| #5 | Willamette UniversityPrivate | $36,617 | 18 | $21,500 | Challenging | $36,571 | High |
| #6 | Lewis & Clark CollegePrivate | $24,035 | 18 | $19,500 | High | $33,625 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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