English Language and Literature at California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
California State University-Chico graduates in english language and literature earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Chico 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 |
| … | |||||
| 269 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $49,406 | $44,956 | #413 | $24,157 |
| 270 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $49,382 | $47,170 | #345 | $29,398 |
| 271 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $49,287 | $46,093 | #383 | $30,246 |
| 272 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $49,189 | $44,759 | #420 | $27,045 |
| 273 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $49,159 | $49,995 | #253 | — |
| 274 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $49,154 | $51,827 | #166 | $28,927 |
| 275 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $49,150 | $51,823 | #167 | $24,329 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Chico english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,045 one year after graduating and $49,189 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Chico rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, California State University-Chico ranks #272 by median pay four years after graduation, and #420 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at California State University-Chico worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.