by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Cal Poly compares to other colleges that offer english language & literature.
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Cal Poly is a solid choice among schools offering english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #51 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly report a median salary of $50,644 a year. This is lower than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $23,956 in student loans. This is higher than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the english language & literature majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
This english language & literature program at Cal Poly includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 59 |