English Language & Literature at San Diego State University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at San Diego State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Diego State University sits in San Diego, CA.
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Studying Online at San Diego State University
Many students take online classes at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) studied exclusively online and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at San Diego State University
Rankings can help you compare San Diego State University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #20 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 158 |
| Best Value | California | #97 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #112 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #146 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #302 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from San Diego State University
Students who complete San Diego State University’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,175 |
| 2 years | $26,867 |
| 3 years | $45,195 |
| 4 years | $45,975 |
| 5 years | $50,504 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from San Diego State University report median earnings of $45,975, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from San Diego State University stands at $14,997.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at San Diego State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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