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English Language & Literature at California State University-San Marcos

English Language & Literature at California State University-San Marcos

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at California State University-San Marcos. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-San Marcos is in San Marcos, CA.

Studying Online at California State University-San Marcos

Many students take online classes at California State University-San Marcos. Of 16,237 students, 1,048 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,351 (39%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at California State University-San Marcos

Rankings can help you compare California State University-San Marcos’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #31 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #40 of 158
Best Value California #65 of 121
Best Value Far Western (Region) #67 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #107 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #199 of 783

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

Graduates of California State University-San Marcos’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-San Marcos
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,641
2 years $29,995
3 years $35,848
4 years $47,151
5 years $51,512

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $47,151, compared with $61,351 for all California State University-San Marcos graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from California State University-San Marcos stands at $15,500.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at California State University-San Marcos pursue many career paths. Here are 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

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