English Language & Literature at San Francisco State University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at San Francisco State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
San Francisco State University is located in San Francisco, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Francisco State University
Online coursework is an option at San Francisco State University. Of 22,563 students, 1,684 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,257 (54%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at San Francisco State University
Rankings can help you compare San Francisco State University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #25 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #32 of 158 |
| Best Value | California | #80 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #84 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #169 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #177 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from San Francisco State University
Students who complete San Francisco 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 | $37,250 |
| 2 years | $35,950 |
| 3 years | $35,786 |
| 4 years | $50,589 |
| 5 years | $46,257 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from San Francisco State University report median earnings of $50,589, compared with $68,654 for all San Francisco State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from San Francisco State University stands at $17,872.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at San Francisco State University pursue many career paths. Below 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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