English Language & Literature at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is in Arcata, CA.
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Studying Online at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Online coursework is an option at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Among 6,237 students, 548 (9%) studied exclusively online and 2,932 (47%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Rankings can help you compare California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #91 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #100 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #105 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #135 of 158 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #276 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #636 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’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 | $20,121 |
| 2 years | $21,403 |
| 3 years | $29,402 |
| 4 years | $32,524 |
| 5 years | $45,143 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt report median earnings of $32,524, compared with $44,237 for all California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt stands at $17,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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 |
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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