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 CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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CSULB was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for english majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 263 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 243 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in english from CSULB. This makes it the #5 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,933 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 263 english majors earned their bachelor's degree from CSULB. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the CSULB english bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSULB Online Learning page.
English majors graduating with a master's degree from CSULB make a median salary of $35,917 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,292.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a master's degree in english from CSULB. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.