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Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools in California

2023 Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools in California

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 7,609 degrees and certificates were awarded to English language and literature students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in California to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools in California

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a graduate certificate.

Top California Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in English Language & Literature

Our analysis found California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in California. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo.

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San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

Out of the 4 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, San Diego State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of San Diego, SDSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Long Beach. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools in California list. CSULB is a fairly large public school located in the city of Long Beach.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Antioch University - Los Angeles is a great place for English language and literature students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Culver City, Antioch University - Los Angeles is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 896
Oregon 524
Hawaii 111
Nevada 290
Alaska 52

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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