English Language & Literature at University of California-San Diego
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of California-San Diego. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-San Diego is in La Jolla, CA.
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Studying Online at University of California-San Diego
Online coursework is an option at University of California-San Diego. Among 44,256 students, 236 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of California-San Diego
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-San Diego’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #21 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 158 |
| Best Value | California | #72 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #76 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 783 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #21 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 158 |
| Best Value | California | #72 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #76 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of California-San Diego
Those who finish University of California-San Diego’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 | $26,875 |
| 2 years | $27,276 |
| 3 years | $41,485 |
| 4 years | $45,739 |
| 5 years | $49,896 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of California-San Diego earn a median of $45,739, compared with $84,922 for all University of California-San Diego graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of California-San Diego stands at $17,040.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at University of California-San Diego work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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