English Language and Literature at San Diego City College
San Diego, CA · Associate's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
San Diego City College graduates in english language and literature earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How San Diego City College Compares for English Language and Literature
All 14 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 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $45,720 | $46,484 | #1 | $19,125 |
| 2 | CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx, NY | $42,621 | $40,566 | #2 | — |
| 3 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $41,826 | $38,059 | #4 | — |
| 4 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $38,274 | $39,724 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $38,049 | $34,622 | #6 | — |
| 6 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $37,021 | $35,236 | #5 | — |
| 7 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $35,174 | $32,006 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $34,561 | $31,448 | #9 | — |
| 9 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $33,103 | $31,507 | #8 | $24,207 |
| 10 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA | $31,741 | $28,882 | #11 | — |
| 11 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $29,167 | $29,654 | #10 | — |
| 12 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $28,005 | $25,483 | #13 | — |
| 13 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $27,162 | $24,716 | #14 | — |
| 14 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $26,316 | $26,756 | #12 | — |
Other Majors at San Diego City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,244 | — | #50 of 962 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $77,094 | — | #2 of 85 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $71,302 | — | #1 of 28 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,716 | — | #5 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,001 | $33,350 | #217 of 547 |
| Biology | $50,465 | — | #10 of 47 |
| Human Services | $44,787 | — | #21 of 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,081 | $25,639 | #740 of 947 |
| Psychology | $37,754 | — | #68 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego City College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $28,005 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego City College rank for english language and literature?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, San Diego City College ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at San Diego City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for english language and literature ($36,134).
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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.