Literature Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 25 students earned their Literature degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Literature is the 245th most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Literature Majors in California

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	2
Post-Master’s Certificate	1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	1

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 16.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
• White: 40.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 24.0%

Jobs for Literature Grads in California

There are 25,440 people in the state and 209,320 people in the nation working in literature jobs.

Wages for Literature Jobs in California

A typical salary for a literature grad in the state is $96,910, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Literature Programs in CA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Literature Careers in CA

Some of the careers literature majors go into include:

Job Title	CA Job Growth	CA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors	11%	$100,790
Editors	6%	$68,530

Related Majors in California

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

Major	Annual Graduates in CA
General English Literature	535
Writing Studies	356
Other English Literature	18

View all majors related to Literature

View Nationwide Literature Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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