English Language & Literature at University of California-Santa Barbara
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of California-Santa Barbara. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Barbara
Distance learning is available at University of California-Santa Barbara. Among 26,133 students, 57 (0%) studied exclusively online and 1,195 (5%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of California-Santa Barbara
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Santa Barbara’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #22 of 158 |
| Best Value | California | #88 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #96 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #200 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #22 of 158 |
| Best Value | California | #88 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #96 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #200 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara
Graduates of University of California-Santa Barbara’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 | $29,434 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $36,606 |
| 4 years | $46,505 |
| 5 years | $58,240 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $46,505, compared with $66,666 for all University of California-Santa Barbara graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara is $17,550.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of California-Santa Barbara pursue many career paths. Below are 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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