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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Associate Degree Schools in California

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$26,600 Avg Salary
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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Associate Degree 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular English Language & Literature Associate Degree Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 111 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English language and literature majors pursuing a associate degree.

#1

Citrus College

Glendora, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Citrus College the most popular school in California for English language and literature students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 70% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 30% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at Citrus College Report

#2

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pasadena City College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 73% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 27% are male.

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#3

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Chaffey College is a great place for English language and literature students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 74% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 26% are male.

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#4

El Camino College

Torrance, CA

Out of the 111 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, El Camino College landed the # 4 spot on the list. El Camino College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Torrance.

Of the 57 students majoring in English language and literature at El Camino College, 28% are male and 72% are female.

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#5

Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fullerton College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Associate Degree Schools in California list. Fullerton College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Fullerton.

Of the 56 students majoring in English language and literature at Fullerton College, 13% are male and 88% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at Fullerton College Report

#6

Laney College

Oakland, CA

With a ranking of #6, Laney College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their associate degree. Laney College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Oakland.

About 62% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 38% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at Laney College Report

Mt. San Antonio College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Mt. SAC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Walnut.

Women make up 67% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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#8

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

With a ranking of #8, Riverside City College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their associate degree. Riverside City College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Riverside.

Of the 47 students majoring in English language and literature at Riverside City College, 21% are male and 79% are female.

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#9

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA

Cerritos College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree English language and literature programs. Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 70% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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#10

Butte College

Oroville, CA

Butte College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree English language and literature programs. Located in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 44 students majoring in English language and literature at Butte College, 23% are male and 77% are female.

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#10

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

Modesto Junior College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. MJC is a large public school located in the city of Modesto.

About 59% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 41% are male.

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#12

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Diablo Valley is a large public school located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill.

About 72% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 28% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at Diablo Valley College Report

#13

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 42 students majoring in English language and literature at Saddleback College, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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#13

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree English language and literature programs. Bakersfield College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Bakersfield.

About 81% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 19% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at Bakersfield College Report

#15

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

College of the Canyons did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. College of the Canyons is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.

About 80% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 20% are male.

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#16

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 40 students majoring in English language and literature at Long Beach City College, 40% are male and 60% are female.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular English Language & Literature Associate Degree Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
17 Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA
17 San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
19 Antelope Valley College Lancaster, CA
20 Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, CA
20 Sierra College Rocklin, CA
22 College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA

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

Explore all the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges 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 25 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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