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English Language & Literature in California

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English Language & Literature Schools in California

7,678 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 4,344
Associate Degree 2,353
Master’s Degree 831
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 72
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 67
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 67
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 67
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

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: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.3%
  • White: 35.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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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 10 colleges in California that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023.

314 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,914 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. A typical student attending CSULB will pay a net price of $10,054. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

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

In their early career, UC Davis grads earn an average salary of $54,621. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,768. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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

The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. In their early career, CSUN grads earn an average salary of $42,178.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,178. Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,252.

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
Liberal Arts & Humanities 52,773
Visual & Performing Arts 22,397
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 5,369
Philosophy & Religious Studies 2,393
Theology & Religious Vocations 2,102

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