English Language & Literature at California State University-Chico
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at California State University-Chico. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Chico is in Chico, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-Chico
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Chico. Among 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) studied exclusively online and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at California State University-Chico
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Chico’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #33 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 158 |
| Best Value | California | #95 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #107 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #222 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #273 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from California State University-Chico
Graduates of California State University-Chico’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,682 |
| 2 years | $18,771 |
| 3 years | $36,588 |
| 4 years | $43,104 |
| 5 years | $49,955 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from California State University-Chico take home a median $43,104, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from California State University-Chico comes in at $15,950.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at California State University-Chico pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for English Language & Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Technical Writers | $52,099 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.