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2022 Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k

30 Ranked Colleges
466 Degrees Awarded
$23,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Language Schools for a Master's in California For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

English is the 15th most popular major in the country with 41,945 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across California, there were 6,858 English graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 466 English graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,281 and $50,119 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 30 colleges that offer a degree in English. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality English programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the English program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English (Income $75-$110k) in California

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stanford University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. Stanford, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s English language degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Stanford did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford University are $55,011, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Stanford University English Report

#21 in overall quality

Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Los Angeles landed the #2 spot on the list. California State University - Los Angeles is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 16 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree english language students whose families make $75-$110k list, Cal State LA has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Los Angeles are $17,723, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English at Cal State LA

#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fullerton. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s English language degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree english language students whose families make $75-$110k list, Cal State Fullerton has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fullerton are $17,892.

Full Cal State Fullerton English Report

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Long Beach landed the #4 spot on the list. CSULB is located in Long Beach, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 masters’s English language degrees to qualified students.

CSULB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSULB are $17,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English at CSULB

#19 in overall quality

Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Bakersfield landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Bakersfield, California, this fairly large public school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s English language students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSUB, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CSUB are $18,437.

Read full report on English at California State University - Bakersfield

#12 in overall quality

California State University - Northridge landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. California State University - Northridge is a large school located in Northridge, California that handed out 33 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

CSUN also took the #12 spot in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Northridge are $17,955, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about English at CSUN

California State University - Fresno came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Fresno, California, and it awarded 5 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fresno are $17,581, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English at California State University - Fresno

With a ranking of #8, California State University - Stanislaus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Turlock, California, this fairly large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified masters’s English language students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Stan State are $18,540.

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#9

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

University of California - Los Angeles ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of California - Los Angeles is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 14 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA also made our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131.

Read full report on English at UCLA

#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. Cal Poly Pomona is a large school located in Pomona, California that handed out 23 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree english language students whose families make $75-$110k list, Cal Poly Pomona has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal Poly Pomona are $18,377, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English at Cal Poly Pomona

University of California - Davis ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Davis, California, and it awarded 2 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Davis, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Davis English Report

#12

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#9 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 6 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR also took the #9 spot in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686.

Read more about English at UCR

#13

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of California - Berkeley did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of California - Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Berkeley, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about English at UC Berkeley

#17 in overall quality

California State University - Sacramento came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. California State University - Sacramento is a large school located in Sacramento, California that handed out 14 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

Sac State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Sacramento are $18,356, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Sac State English Report

#15

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
#7 in overall quality

San Francisco State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. San Francisco State University is a large public school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 50 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

SFSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFSU are $17,944, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English at San Francisco State University

#6 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. UC Irvine is located in Irvine, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s English language degrees to qualified students.

UC Irvine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456.

Read more about English at UC Irvine

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #17. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a large school located in San Luis Obispo, California that handed out 2 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo also made our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are $21,009, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on English at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

#18

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#11 in overall quality

San Diego State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in San Diego, California, this large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified masters’s English language students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SDSU, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Diego State University are $18,658, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#15 in overall quality

San Jose State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. San Jose State University is a large school located in San Jose, California that handed out 14 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree english language students whose families make $75-$110k list, San Jose State has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State are $18,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full San Jose State English Report

#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, California State University - San Marcos did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k list. San Marcos, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s English language degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

CSUSM also took the #22 spot in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - San Marcos are $18,661, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English at CSUSM

#25 in overall quality

California State University - East Bay came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Hayward, California, this fairly large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified masters’s English language students in 2019-2020.

Cal State East Bay also made our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #25. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - East Bay are $17,828, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English at Cal State East Bay

#22

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Santa Barbara, California, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s English language students in 2019-2020.

UCSB also took the #0 spot in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on English at University of California - Santa Barbara

#18 in overall quality

California State University - Chico came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Chico, California, this fairly large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s English language students in 2019-2020.

Chico State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Chico State are $18,802, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about English at Chico State

#24

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, California
#24 in overall quality

Sonoma State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Sonoma State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Rohnert Park, California. It awarded 11 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SSU, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SSU are $18,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about English at SSU

#25

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

University of Southern California came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Southern California is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 4 masters’s English language degrees in 2019-2020.

USC also made our “Best English Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715.

Read full report on English at USC

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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