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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Far Western US Region

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$30,183 Avg Salary
$20,720 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, English language and literature was ranked #17 in the country. In fact 54,635 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 250 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.

Check out the English language and literature programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .

Our analysis found University of California - Los Angeles to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . UCLA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UCLA carry an average student debt load of $15,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $195.

Full English Language & Literature at University of California - Los Angeles Report

The excellent programs at University of California - Berkeley helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Far Western US Region . UC Berkeley is a fairly large public school located in the city of Berkeley.

English Language & Literature majors at UC Berkeley take out an average of $14,029 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $260.

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Out of the 250 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Long Beach landed the # 3 spot on the list. CSULB is a fairly large public school located in the city of Long Beach.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from CSULB carry an average student debt load of $15,695.

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The excellent programs at University of California - Riverside helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in the Far Western US Region . UCR is a very large public school located in the large city of Riverside.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UCR carry an average student debt load of $19,227. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $156.

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#5

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means San Francisco State University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at SFSU accumulate an average of around $15,375 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #6, University of California - Davis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. UC Davis is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Davis.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UC Davis take out is $13,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $188, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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California State University - Northridge did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at CSUN accumulate an average of around $15,648 in student debt.

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Western Washington University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Far Western US Region list. WWU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bellingham.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at WWU take out is $17,866. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $319.

Full English Language & Literature at Western Washington University Report

University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a fairly large student population.

English Language & Literature majors at UW Seattle take out an average of $18,021 in student loans while working on their egree.

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California State University - Sacramento did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Sac State take out is $16,189.

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California State University - Fullerton ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cal State Fullerton is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fullerton.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Cal State Fullerton accumulate an average of around $13,846 in student debt.

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University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UCSB is a very large public school located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UCSB accumulate an average of around $18,200 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $277.

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University of California - Irvine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #13 on the list. UC Irvine is a very large public school located in the large city of Irvine.

On average, English language and literature graduates from UC Irvine take out $16,666 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $214, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #14, Washington State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Wazzu is a fairly large public school located in the town of Pullman.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Wazzu take out is $23,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $205.

Full English Language & Literature at Washington State University Report

University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. UNLV is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UNLV accumulate an average of around $21,283 in student debt.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Nevada - Las Vegas Report

#16

Portland State University

Portland, OR

Portland State University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

English Language & Literature majors at Portland State University take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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California State University - San Bernardino did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of San Bernardino, CSUSB is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at CSUSB take out is $17,675.

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#18

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

San Diego State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Diego, SDSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at SDSU accumulate an average of around $15,000 in student debt.

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#19

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

San Jose State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #19 on the list. San Jose State is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Jose.

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With a ranking of #20, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the large suburb of Pomona, Cal Poly Pomona is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Cal Poly Pomona take out $15,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of California - San Diego landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UCSD carry an average student debt load of $17,566.

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California State University - Los Angeles landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Cal State LA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Cal State LA carry an average student debt load of $13,942.

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#22

Chapman University

Orange, CA

Chapman University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Orange, Chapman is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Chapman carry an average student debt load of $21,776.

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#24

Citrus College

Glendora, CA

Citrus College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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California State University - Fresno landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Fresno State take out is $17,231.

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#27

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA
#27

National University

La Jolla, CA
#27

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA
#34

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for English Language & Literature students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
38 Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA
38 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI
40 Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA
41 University of Oregon Eugene, OR
41 California State University - East Bay Hayward, CA
43 Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA
44 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
45 El Camino College Torrance, CA
45 Stanford University Stanford, CA
47 The University of Arizona Global Campus San Diego, CA
47 Fullerton College Fullerton, CA
49 Laney College Oakland, CA
50 University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA

Best English Language & Literature Colleges by State

Explore the best English language and literature colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 7,609
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

Majors Similar to English Language & Literature

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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