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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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
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