English Language & Literature at California State University-Northridge
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Northridge sits in Northridge, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-Northridge
Many students take online classes at California State University-Northridge. Of 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) studied exclusively online and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at California State University-Northridge
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #36 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #46 of 158 |
| Best Value | California | #57 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #70 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Students who complete California State University-Northridge’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,163 |
| 2 years | $31,296 |
| 3 years | $34,592 |
| 4 years | $42,536 |
| 5 years | $50,422 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from California State University-Northridge earn a median of $42,536, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from California State University-Northridge stands at $18,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. Below 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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