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English Language & Literature in District of Columbia

English Language & Literature Schools in District of Columbia

231 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, English Language & Literature is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in District of Columbia

English Language & Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a english language & literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english language & literature majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in District of Columbia

There are 10,650 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in english language & literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, english language & literature grads earn an average of $89,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer english language & literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 45% get financial aid.

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#2

American University

Washington
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,412. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $34,462. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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Howard University

Washington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. This private institution charges an average net price of $45,180. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,144. It takes the average student 4.96 years to graduate.

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English Language & Literature Careers in DC

Some of the careers english language & literature majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to english language & literature.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Social Sciences 1,630
Communication & Journalism 475
Theology & Religious Vocations 340
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 136
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 105
History 73
Philosophy & Religious Studies 68
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 56

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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