English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $22,933 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,590 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,654–$63,810). Median debt is $14,400, about 63% of first-year earnings.
English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman University Orange | $40,861 | $22,875 |
| Westmont College Santa Barbara | $37,806 | $25,515 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $35,468 | $24,995 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $34,718 | $23,500 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $32,531 | $15,000 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $32,339 | $16,743 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $31,282 | $19,375 |
| Stanford University Stanford | $30,544 | — |
| California State University-San Marcos San Marcos | $29,638 | $15,500 |
| University of California-Merced Merced | $29,152 | $24,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $27,889 | $13,534 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $27,462 | $12,979 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $27,452 | $16,840 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $27,045 | $15,000 |
| Whittier College Whittier | $26,317 | $24,125 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from California State University-Long Beach make?
The median salary is $22,933 one year after graduation and $53,709 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,400.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.