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English Language & Literature in California

English Language & Literature Schools in California

Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in California

There are 186,850 people in the state and 1,487,630 people in the nation working in English Language & Literature jobs.

English Language & Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in California

In this state, English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $108,674. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,266.

English Language & Literature Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 23 colleges in California that offer English Language & Literature degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 23 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,445 after earning their degree at this institution. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,763 a year. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Shasta College

Redding

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,525 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,197 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,932 a year. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. The school admits about 26% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 34% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. The school admits about 42% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,196 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,259 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 92% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#16

National University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,420 a year. 54% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,320 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,757 after earning their degree at this institution. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,356 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,193 a year. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

#22

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,936 in their first year after graduation. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#23

Laney College

Oakland

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,631 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,148 a year in tuition.

English Language & Literature Careers in CA

Some of the careers English Language & Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Technical Writers $52,099
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Editors $100,346

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