English Language and Literature at Occidental College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Occidental College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Occidental College graduates earn $24k, placing them in the 14th percentile of all english language and literature bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (72 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occidental College | $23,605 | — | — | — |
| Chapman University | $40,861 | $44,757 | $22,750 | 0.56 |
| Westmont College | $37,806 | — | $26,388 | 0.70 |
| University of San Francisco | $35,468 | $57,848 | $26,000 | 0.73 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $34,718 | $50,644 | $23,956 | 0.69 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $32,531 | $41,496 | $15,000 | 0.46 |
| National Median | $29,967 | — | $24,529 | 0.82 |
Other English Language and Literature Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman University Orange | $62,784 | $40,861 | $22,750 |
| Westmont College Santa Barbara | $51,790 | $37,806 | $26,388 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $58,222 | $35,468 | $26,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $34,718 | $23,956 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $7,602 | $32,531 | $15,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Occidental College, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.