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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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
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