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General English Literature at California State University-Fullerton

General English Literature at California State University-Fullerton

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

California State University-Fullerton is in Fullerton, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 162 general english literature degrees were awarded at California State University-Fullerton.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Fullerton

Many students take online classes at California State University-Fullerton. Among 43,662 students, 3,776 (9%) studied exclusively online and 23,263 (53%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at California State University-Fullerton

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Fullerton’s General English Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Nationwide #12 of 675
Best Schools (Quality) California #21 of 116
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #26 of 146
Best Value Far Western (Region) #35 of 146
Best Value California #37 of 116
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #139 of 678

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

Those who finish California State University-Fullerton’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-Fullerton
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,643
2 years $28,248
3 years $35,279
4 years $42,322
5 years $48,719

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from California State University-Fullerton take home a median $42,322, compared with $67,546 for all California State University-Fullerton graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General English Literature graduates from California State University-Fullerton is $13,812.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General English Literature graduates at California State University-Fullerton, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General English Literature graduates at California State University-Fullerton are 66% women (107) and 34% men (55).

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

Among the 144 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at California State University-Fullerton, 67% were women (96) and 33% were men (48).

California State University-Fullerton 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-Fullerton.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 37
Hispanic / Latino 75
Black / African American 2
Asian 18
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at California State University-Fullerton

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, above the national average of 35%.*

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

Of the 18 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at California State University-Fullerton, 61% were women (11) and 39% were men (7).

California State University-Fullerton 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-Fullerton.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 10
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at California State University-Fullerton

Minority students account for 78% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, 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-Fullerton

The General English Literature program at California State University-Fullerton offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
English 162

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at California State University-Fullerton pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

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