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English Language & Literature at San Jose State University

English Language & Literature at San Jose State University

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at San Jose State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

San Jose State University is located in San Jose, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at San Jose State University

Distance learning is available at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at San Jose State University

These rankings give you a sense of how San Jose 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 #2 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #2 of 158
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #31 of 783
Best Value California #82 of 121
Best Value Far Western (Region) #86 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #158 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from San Jose State University

Graduates of San Jose State University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at San Jose State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,546
2 years $32,123
3 years $40,548
4 years $46,309
5 years $57,604

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from San Jose State University report median earnings of $46,309, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at San Jose 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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