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English Language & Literature at California State University-Sacramento

English Language & Literature at California State University-Sacramento

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what California State University-Sacramento. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Sacramento is in Sacramento, CA.

Online Class Availability at California State University-Sacramento

Distance learning is available at California State University-Sacramento. Of 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) studied exclusively online and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at California State University-Sacramento

Use these rankings to compare California State University-Sacramento’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #13 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #17 of 158
Best Value California #63 of 121
Best Value Far Western (Region) #63 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #82 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #103 of 783

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

Those who finish California State University-Sacramento’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-Sacramento
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,047
2 years $31,286
3 years $34,859
4 years $41,496
5 years $51,013

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $41,496, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from California State University-Sacramento stands at $15,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at California State University-Sacramento pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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