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English Language & Literature in California

English Language & Literature Schools in California

7,112 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, English Language & Literature is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in California

English Language & Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 895
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 92
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 92
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 92
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a english language & literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english language & literature majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.2%
  • White: 35.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in California

There are 144,640 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in english language & literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in California

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $91,310 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer english language & literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

National University

San Diego
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,412.

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67 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,912.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,721.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $14,306. 90% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,721.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,689 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.99 years to complete their degree at CSUSB. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 80% of students get financical aid.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of students get financical aid.

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#10

University of San Francisco

San Francisco
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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English Language & Literature Careers in CA

Some of the careers english language & literature majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to english language & literature.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Social Sciences 2,501
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,635
Communication & Journalism 858
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 508
History 330
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 319
Philosophy & Religious Studies 317
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 184

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