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2023 Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools in California

6 Colleges
$29,193 Avg Salary
$19,935 Avg Student Debt

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in California to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online English language and literature programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

#2

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saddleback College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Saddleback College Report

#3

Merced College

Merced, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Merced College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools in California list. Located in the small city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#4

National University

La Jolla, CA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means National University is a great place for English language and literature students pursuing an online degree. Located in the city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at National University accumulate an average of around $28,180 in student debt.

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#5

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend San Bernardino Valley College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools in California list. Located in the medium-sized city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full English Language & Literature at San Bernardino Valley College Report

#6

Compton College

Compton, CA

Compton College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #6 on the list. Compton College is a small public school located in the suburb of Compton.

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

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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 6 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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