English Language and Literature at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 272 graduates a year
California State University-Long Beach graduates in english language and literature earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Long Beach 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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| 255 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $49,909 | $50,743 | #218 | $38,171 |
| 256 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $49,906 | $53,257 | #127 | $19,734 |
| 257 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $49,884 | $50,717 | #221 | $31,513 |
| 258 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $49,804 | $45,318 | #400 | $22,933 |
| 259 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $49,792 | $51,545 | #178 | $25,559 |
| 260 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $49,785 | $50,632 | #225 | $34,043 |
| 261 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $49,706 | $49,999 | #252 | — |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at California State University-Long Beach
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,917 | $47,026 | $25,197 |
Other Majors at California State University-Long Beach by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Long Beach english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,933 one year after graduating and $49,804 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Long Beach rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, California State University-Long Beach ranks #258 by median pay four years after graduation, and #400 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at California State University-Long Beach worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,400.
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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.