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English Language & Literature at California State University-East Bay

English Language & Literature at California State University-East Bay

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at California State University-East Bay. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State University-East Bay is located in Hayward, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-East Bay

Many students take online classes at California State University-East Bay. Of 12,326 students, 4,497 (36%) studied exclusively online and 5,436 (44%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at California State University-East Bay

Rankings can help you compare California State University-East Bay’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #54 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #67 of 158
Best Value California #75 of 121
Best Value Far Western (Region) #80 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #166 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #371 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from California State University-East Bay

Graduates of California State University-East Bay’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-East Bay
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,716
2 years $26,353
3 years $35,140
4 years $37,738
5 years $37,128

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-East Bay report median earnings of $37,738, compared with $73,339 for all California State University-East Bay graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from California State University-East Bay comes in at $19,500.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at California State University-East Bay go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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