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English & writing at California State University–Sacramento

California State University–Sacramento graduates about 140 English & writing majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 397th of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a solid program at 46 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 163 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 93% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $51,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

46/100Solid#397 of 697 for English & writing →
Graduates a year1402% of the class
Courses in the catalog163more than 93% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$51,0001.04× the same major nationally
Research in the field$231Ka year, NSF
Admit rate92%whole school

Around California State University–Sacramento

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Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Sac State Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 42 · Dining 3 · Athletics 2 · Student housing 1 · Arts 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. Austin College 47
  2. Ohio Northern University 47
  3. California State University–Fullerton 46
  4. West Chester University of Pennsylvania 46
  5. Georgia Southern University 46
  6. Appalachian State University 46
  7. California State University–East Bay 46
  8. Bridgewater State University 46

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California State University–Sacramento 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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