General English Literature at George Washington University
If you plan to study general English literature, take a look at what George Washington University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.GWU is located in Washington, District of Columbia and has a total student population of 27,017. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students received their master's degree in English.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in General English Literature section at the bottom of this page.
Featured schools near , edit
GWU General English Literature Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in English
- Doctorate Degree in English
GWU General English Literature Rankings
There were 4 students who received their doctoral degrees in English, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English Student Demographics at GWU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English majors at George Washington University.
GWU General English Literature Master’s Program
Of the students who received a English master's degree from GWU, 56% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level. In the English master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of degree recipients. That is 11% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in English.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 5 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Related Majors
Careers That English Grads May Go Into
A degree in English can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for DC, the home state for George Washington University.
Occupation | Jobs in DC | Average Salary in DC |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 3,850 | $65,180 |
English Language and Literature Professors | 370 | $115,590 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Michiel1972 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info | Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |