English Language and Literature at California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 140 graduates a year
California State University-Fullerton graduates in english language and literature earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Fullerton 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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| 192 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $52,053 | $55,843 | #87 | $35,378 |
| 193 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $51,988 | $53,818 | #115 | $23,022 |
| 194 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $51,955 | $48,588 | #295 | $35,487 |
| 195 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $51,845 | $47,176 | #344 | $23,783 |
| 196 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $51,753 | $49,435 | #274 | — |
| 197 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $51,718 | $58,704 | #50 | $40,486 |
| 198 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $51,715 | $49,222 | #282 | $28,605 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at California State University-Fullerton
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,483 | $63,212 | $22,672 |
Other Majors at California State University-Fullerton by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fullerton english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,783 one year after graduating and $51,845 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fullerton rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, California State University-Fullerton ranks #195 by median pay four years after graduation, and #344 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at California State University-Fullerton worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,873.
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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.