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English Language & Literature at California State University-Long Beach

English Language & Literature at California State University-Long Beach

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Long Beach

Many students take online classes at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at California State University-Long Beach

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Long Beach’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #14 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #19 of 158
Best Value California #59 of 121
Best Value Far Western (Region) #60 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #60 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #113 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from California State University-Long Beach

Graduates of California State University-Long Beach’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-Long Beach
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,149
2 years $35,739
3 years $46,000
4 years $51,298
5 years $51,576

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $51,298, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from California State University-Long Beach comes in at $14,572.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at California State University-Long Beach work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for English Language & Literature graduates, 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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