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English & writing at California State University–Los Angeles

California State University–Los Angeles graduates about 89 English & writing majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 436th of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a light program at 43 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 125 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 84% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $52,000 four years out, 1.08× what the same major pays nationally.

Graduates a year892% of the class
Courses in the catalog125more than 84% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$52,0001.08× the same major nationally
Admit rate91%whole school

Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Kennedy Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 18 · Academic 11 · Arts 3 · Athletics 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. Canisius University 44
  2. University of Hawaii at Hilo 44
  3. McDaniel College 44
  4. Portland State University 43
  5. The University of Texas–Arlington 43
  6. Northern Arizona University 43
  7. SUNY New Paltz 43
  8. Truman State University 43

Other strong majors at California State University–Los Angeles

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California State University–Los Angeles with every school we score in English & writing. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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