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Major Overview for English Language and Literature, General

Overview for English Language and Literature, General

A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Careers for English Language and Literature, General Majors

A major in English Language and Literature, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in English Language and Literature, General

Top 50 California Colleges with the highest percentage of English Language and Literature, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Mills College
Oakland, CA
 23
(11.9%)
Moderately Selective$35,190 
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA
 27
(9.1%)
Moderately Selective$33,170 
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA
 19
(8.2%)
Most Selective$37,870 
Whittier College
Whittier, CA
 25
(8.1%)
Less Selective$32,270 
Pomona College
Claremont, CA
 28
(7.3%)
Most Selective$35,625 
Holy Names University
Oakland, CA
 7
(6.7%)
 $26,300 
Mount St Mary's College
Los Angeles, CA
 23
(6.2%)
Less Selective$27,100 
California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA
 42
(5.6%)
Moderately Selective$13,928 
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
 391
(5.5%)
Most Selective$20,021 
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
 75
(5.3%)
Moderately Selective$33,901 
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