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Linguistics & Literature at Georgetown University

If you plan to study Linguistics & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Georgetown University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Georgetown University is in Washington, DC.

During the most recent reporting year, 77 linguistics & literature graduations were recorded at Georgetown University.

Studying Online 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.

Linguistics & Literature Rankings at Georgetown University

These rankings give you a sense of how Georgetown University’s Linguistics & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 178
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#27 of 29
Best Value	Nationwide	#172 of 176

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 178
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#27 of 29
Best Value	Nationwide	#172 of 176

Earnings for Linguistics & Literature Graduates from Georgetown University

Students who complete Georgetown University’s Linguistics & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$44,087
3 years	$46,235
4 years	$61,644
5 years	$71,822

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Linguistics & Literature graduates from Georgetown University report median earnings of $61,644, compared with $103,843 for all Georgetown University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Linguistics & Literature graduates from Georgetown University is $17,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Linguistics & Literature graduates at Georgetown University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Linguistics & Literature graduates at Georgetown University are 69% women (53) and 31% men (24).

Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Georgetown University

Among the 31 bachelor’s linguistics & literature graduates at Georgetown University, 71% were women (22) and 29% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgetown University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	6
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Linguistics & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgetown University, higher than the national average of 41%.*

Linguistics & Literature Master’s Program at Georgetown University

Of the 27 master’s linguistics & literature graduates at Georgetown University, 67% were women (18) and 33% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at Georgetown University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	7
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 30% of Linguistics & Literature master’s degree recipients at Georgetown University, above the national average of 25%.*

Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program at Georgetown University

Of the 19 doctoral linguistics & literature graduates at Georgetown University, 68% were women (13) and 32% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at Georgetown University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	10
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Linguistics & Literature doctoral degree recipients at Georgetown University, below the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Linguistics & Literature Concentrations at Georgetown University

The Linguistics & Literature program at Georgetown University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Linguistics	76
Comparative Literature	1

Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Linguistics & Literature program at Georgetown University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Linguistics & Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Transportation Planners	$50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$42,168
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$39,815

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.