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English Language & Literature at San Francisco State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at San Francisco State University
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.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at San Francisco State University

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

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