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English Language & Literature at California State University-Northridge

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at California State University-Northridge
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.

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

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

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