English Language and Literature, General

Master's degree · California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach, CA

CIP 23.01

$35,917Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,026Median earnings 4 years after
$64,601Median earnings 5 years after
$25,197Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $35,917 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,512 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,177–$72,721). Median debt is $25,197, about 70% of first-year earnings.

English Language and Literature, General (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
National University
San Diego
$62,549$32,416
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$36,450$40,605
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$34,483$22,672
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$29,181$32,100

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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 $35,917 one year after graduation and $64,601 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,197.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.