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General English Literature at California State University-Chico

General English Literature at California State University-Chico

If you plan to study General English Literature, consider the program at California State University-Chico. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State University-Chico is in Chico, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 66 general english literature degrees were granted at California State University-Chico.

Studying Online at California State University-Chico

Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) studied exclusively online and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at California State University-Chico

These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Chico’s General English Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #31 of 116
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #37 of 146
Best Value California #95 of 116
Best Value Far Western (Region) #106 of 146
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #194 of 678
Best Value Nationwide #242 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from California State University-Chico

Graduates of California State University-Chico’s General English Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General English 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

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General English 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.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General English Literature graduates from California State University-Chico comes in at $15,950.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General English Literature graduates at California State University-Chico, by degree type.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at California State University-Chico are 73% women (48) and 27% men (18).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico

Among the 57 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 74% were women (42) and 26% were men (15).

California State University-Chico gender breakdown of General English Literature Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 36
Hispanic / Latino 15
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at California State University-Chico

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, higher than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at California State University-Chico

Among the 9 master’s general english literature graduates at California State University-Chico, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).

California State University-Chico gender breakdown of General English Literature Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at California State University-Chico

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, above the national average of 25%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General English Literature Concentrations at California State University-Chico

This General English Literature program at California State University-Chico offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
English 66

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at California State University-Chico pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General English Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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