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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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