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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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