by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #282 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #31 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in english from Cal State LA. This makes it the #27 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,864 a year. This is less than $27,744, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal State LA, english students borrow a median amount of $14,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all english bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 students earned a bachelor's degree in english from Cal State LA. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in General English Literature from Cal State LA in 2020-2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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