English Language and Literature at California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
California Lutheran University graduates in english language and literature earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Lutheran University Compares for English Language and Literature
All 576 colleges reporting english language and literature earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $82,036 | $74,647 | #3 | $30,544 |
| 2 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $78,906 | $72,577 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $78,370 | $68,672 | #10 | $52,122 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $78,169 | $76,801 | #2 | $44,397 |
| 5 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $77,847 | $83,541 | #1 | $31,449 |
| 6 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $74,214 | $65,353 | #19 | $43,362 |
| 7 | Howard University Washington, DC | $73,929 | $64,781 | #20 | — |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $73,497 | $72,387 | #7 | $50,437 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $71,474 | $72,690 | #5 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,766 | $62,009 | #28 | $38,985 |
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| 184 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $52,602 | $55,988 | #85 | $29,534 |
| 185 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $52,576 | $53,454 | #124 | $32,892 |
| 186 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $52,439 | $56,257 | #81 | $23,909 |
| 187 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $52,428 | $47,706 | #328 | — |
| 188 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $52,420 | $47,699 | #329 | — |
| 189 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $52,378 | $48,177 | #316 | $30,737 |
| 190 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $52,259 | $47,552 | #337 | $23,858 |
Other Majors at California Lutheran University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,573 | $72,696 | #120 of 796 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $83,310 | $57,276 | #66 of 126 |
| Computer Science | $77,030 | $68,398 | #315 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,916 | $55,234 | #194 of 1176 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $70,409 | $23,879 | #26 of 207 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $68,806 | $34,432 | #3 of 22 |
| Sociology | $67,998 | — | #23 of 462 |
| Biology | $64,939 | $32,894 | #180 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,433 | $43,122 | #75 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,653 | $37,249 | #132 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,806 | $34,989 | #78 of 476 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,243 | $36,061 | #315 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,820 | $33,818 | #128 of 610 |
| Psychology | $59,153 | $30,918 | #112 of 1027 |
| Music | $32,316 | $20,650 | #253 of 268 |
| Criminology | — | $31,963 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Lutheran University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,428 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Lutheran University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, California Lutheran University ranks #187 by median pay four years after graduation, and #328 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at California Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.