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General English Literature in California

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General English Literature Schools in California

6,724 students earned English degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General English Literature is the 18th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,980
Associate Degree 2,181
Master’s Degree 474
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 59
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 28
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 28
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 28
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: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.8%
  • White: 35.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for General English Literature 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 General English Literature Jobs in California

In this state, English grads earn an average of $80,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

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

Graduates earn an average $55,427 after graduation. 72% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

80% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,054. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

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

A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $16,032. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,914 a year. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,621 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.94 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,523. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,178 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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

The average student takes 5.04 years to complete their degree at Sac State. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,003. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,657 a year. The average student takes 4.85 years to complete their degree at Cal State Fullerton.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,252. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

General English Literature 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 627
Other English Literature 247
Literature 39

View all majors related to General English Literature

View Nationwide General English Literature Report

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