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English Language & Literature at George Washington University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what George Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

George Washington University is located in Washington, DC.

Online & Distance Learning at George Washington University

Many students take online classes at George Washington University. Of 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at George Washington University

Rankings can help you compare George Washington University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#20 of 148
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#54 of 783
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#132 of 147
Best Value	Nationwide	#732 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#20 of 148
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#54 of 783
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#132 of 147
Best Value	Nationwide	#732 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from George Washington University

Those who finish George Washington University’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,575
2 years	$36,184
3 years	$50,889
4 years	$55,736
5 years	$64,674

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from George Washington University earn a median of $55,736, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from George Washington University comes in at $23,250.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at George Washington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for English Language & Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Editors	$100,346
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967
Writers and Authors	$63,195
Technical Writers	$52,099

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.