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English Language & Literature in California

English Language & Literature Schools in California

Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in California

There are 186,850 people in the state and 1,487,630 people in the nation working in English Language & Literature jobs.

English Language & Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in California

In this state, English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $108,674. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,266.

English Language & Literature Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 23 colleges in California that offer English Language & Literature degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 23 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#4

Shasta College

Redding

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,525 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,197 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,932 a year. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,474 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 26% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 98% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#16

National University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,420 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 54%. Undergrads from California pay around $13,320 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,757 after earning their degree at this institution. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,356 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,193 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#22

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,936 in their first year after graduation. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

#23

Laney College

Oakland

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $26,631 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,148 a year.

English Language & Literature Careers in CA

Some of the careers English Language & Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Technical Writers 7% $52,099
Editors 3% $100,346
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 1% $30,503
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 0% $68,967
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

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