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General English Literature at California State University-Northridge

General English Literature at California State University-Northridge

If you are interested in studying General English Literature, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State University-Northridge sits in Northridge, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 171 general english literature graduations were recorded at California State University-Northridge.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

General English Literature Rankings at California State University-Northridge

These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Northridge’s General English Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #34 of 116
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #40 of 146
Best Value California #57 of 116
Best Value Far Western (Region) #58 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #61 of 675
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #206 of 678

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

Graduates of California State University-Northridge’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-Northridge
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,223
2 years $29,418
3 years $32,680
4 years $42,509
5 years $50,422

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from California State University-Northridge earn a median of $42,509, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General English Literature graduates from California State University-Northridge comes in at $18,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General English Literature graduates at California State University-Northridge, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at California State University-Northridge are 58% women (99) and 42% men (72).

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

Among the 145 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at California State University-Northridge, 59% were women (86) and 41% were men (59).

California State University-Northridge 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-Northridge.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 48
Hispanic / Latino 65
Black / African American 11
Asian 5
Two or More Races 9
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at California State University-Northridge

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 35%.*

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

Of the 26 master’s general english literature graduates at California State University-Northridge, 50% were women (13) and 50% were men (13).

California State University-Northridge 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-Northridge.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 14
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at California State University-Northridge

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than 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-Northridge

This General English Literature program at California State University-Northridge breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
English 171

Top-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General English Literature majors, 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

References

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