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English Language & Literature at California State University-Chico

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at California State University-Chico
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.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Chico

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

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