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English & writing at Willamette University

Willamette University graduates about 17 English & writing majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 191st of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a strong program at 65 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 45 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 17% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $50,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

65/100Strong#191 of 697 for English & writing →
Graduates a year174% of the class
Courses in the catalog45more than 17% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$50,0001.03× the same major nationally
Research in the field$108Ka year, NSF
Admit rate77%whole school

Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Mark O. Hatfield Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 16 · Dorm 7 · Dining 2 · Arts 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. The New School 65
  2. Seton Hall University 65
  3. Drew University 65
  4. Rollins College 65
  5. University of Arizona 64
  6. Colorado State University 64
  7. University of Massachusetts–Boston 64
  8. CUNY–City College 64

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Willamette University with every school we score in English & writing. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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