by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal Poly. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 50 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly highly for english language & literature, ranked #60 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 60 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in California | 6 of 125 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in english language & literature at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 6 |
The english language & literature field at Cal Poly breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 59 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 50 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly report a median salary of $50,644 a year. This is lower than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $23,956 in student loans. This is higher than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal Poly. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 6 |
