English Language and Literature, General

Master's degree · California State University-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 23.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,904Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at California State University-Los Angeles earn a median of $62,904. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,512 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,177–$72,721).

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-Long Beach
Long Beach
$35,917$25,197
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-Los Angeles make?

The median salary is $62,904.

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