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English Language & Literature Schools in California

912 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in California in the 2020-2021 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 831
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 72
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In California, a English language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.2%
  • White: 49.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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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 and 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 and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,072 a year.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $50,184 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,059 after earning their degree at this institution. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,054.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $11,822.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,764 after graduation. An average student at Chapman will pay a net price of $44,198. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

In their early career, SDSU grads earn an average salary of $48,314. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 52% of the teachers are full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,689 Total Students

The average student takes 4.99 years to complete their degree at CSUSB. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $42,079 after graduation.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,178 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,679 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,209.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years.

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University of San Francisco

San Francisco
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid.

English Language & Literature Careers in CA

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Technical Writers 16% $87,260
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $100,790
Writers and Authors 9% $75,400
High School Teachers 7% $82,670
Editors 6% $68,530

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Visual & Performing Arts 2,548
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 508
Philosophy & Religious Studies 317
Liberal Arts & Humanities 121

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