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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.

An English Language & Literature major is the 19th most popular major in this 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
Bachelor’s Degree 3,998
Associate Degree 2,063
Master’s Degree 895
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 92
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 92
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 92
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

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 10 colleges in California that offer english language & literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

348 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,637. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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314 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,371. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,721. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years.

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

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $14,306. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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210 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,674. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,293. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN.

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

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

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,485. Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years.

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176 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,482. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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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
Liberal Arts & Humanities 52,773
Social Sciences 51,430
Communication & Journalism 17,589
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 8,196
History 5,392
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 5,369
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 3,541
Philosophy & Religious Studies 2,393

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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