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English in California

English Schools in California

6,153 students earned English degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, English is the 48th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 469
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.2%
  • White: 34.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for English Grads in California

119,430 people in the state and 1,119,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to english.

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Wages for English Jobs in California

English grads earn an average of $80,510 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer english degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

78% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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National University

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

This private school has an average net price of $29,412. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,721. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

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

The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,293.

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

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,911.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

89% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,902. Most students complete their degree in 4.82 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,426.

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English Careers in CA

Some of the careers english majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $100,790
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Writing Studies 356
Other English Literature 18
Literature 3

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