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English Language & Literature at Georgetown University

English Language & Literature at Georgetown University

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Georgetown University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Georgetown University is in Washington, DC.

Online & Distance Learning at Georgetown University

Online coursework is an option at Georgetown University. Among 20,031 students, 2,625 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,344 (7%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Georgetown University

These rankings give you a sense of how Georgetown University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 148
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1 of 783
Best Value District Of Columbia #2 of 4
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #137 of 147
Best Value Nationwide #743 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Georgetown University

Graduates of Georgetown University’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Georgetown University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $47,364
2 years $46,484
3 years $57,674
4 years $65,702
5 years $78,299

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Georgetown University earn a median of $65,702, compared with $103,843 for all Georgetown University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Georgetown University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Georgetown University stands at $16,500.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Georgetown University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

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