How many colleges in California offer English Education programs?

CampusPin currently lists 262 U.S. colleges and universities in California that offer English Education programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a English Education program in California?

Among the 50 English Education programs listed in California, published in-state tuition ranges from $1,124 to $63,255 (median around $15,977). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a English Education degree lead to?

A English Education degree commonly leads to roles such as Middle School English Teacher, High School English or Language Arts Teacher, Reading or Literacy Specialist, Writing Center Instructor. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 secondary school teachers median $64,580)..

Can I apply to a English Education program in California with the Common App?

Many English Education programs in California accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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English Education colleges in California

CampusPin lists 262 U.S. colleges in California that offer English Education programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

English Education prepares future teachers to teach reading, writing, and literature in K-12 schools, pairing literary and composition study with the pedagogy and licensure to teach it.

Schools in California that offer English Education

English Education programs in California: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 262 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

262

Public / private

15 / 35

Universities / 2-year

40 / 10

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$1,124–$63,255

Median in-state tuition

$15,977

Lowest published in-state tuition

Antelope Valley Community College District

$1,124

Most selective

California Institute of Technology

3% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

California State University-Fullerton

41,793 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a English Education program

Literature across periods, genres, and traditions
Composition, rhetoric, and the writing process
Teaching reading and writing, the foundations of literacy
Young-adult and adolescent literature
Supporting multilingual and developing readers
Assessment of writing and reading
English language arts methods and pedagogy
Classroom management and lesson planning
Supervised student-teaching practicum in schools

Where a English Education degree can lead

Middle School English Teacher
High School English or Language Arts Teacher
Reading or Literacy Specialist
Writing Center Instructor
ELA Curriculum Specialist
Tutoring Instructor

Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 secondary school teachers median $64,580).

English Education, classified federally as English/Language Arts Teacher Education, prepares people to teach reading, writing, literature, and language in schools. Where an English and Literature major centers on the close study and interpretation of texts, this field aims that knowledge at the classroom: teaching students to read critically, write clearly, and discuss literature, and building the literacy skills that underpin every other subject. It is also more subject-focused than a general Secondary Education major, pairing literature and composition coursework with methods courses on teaching English language arts. Candidates study literature, writing, and language closely, then learn how to teach reading and writing to developing learners and how to support multilingual students.

Most English-teaching positions are entered with a bachelor's degree that combines English coursework with an education sequence and a culminating student-teaching placement under a mentor teacher. Graduates teach English and language arts in elementary, middle, and high schools, and some move into reading or literacy specialist roles, curriculum work, or graduate study. Because public-school teaching is regulated, candidates should confirm the certification subjects, grade bands, and exams required where they intend to work before committing to a program.

In federal data for the closely related occupation of secondary school teachers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $64,580 and projects employment to decline about 1.6% from 2024 to 2034; a bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.

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