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English Language & Literature Schools in District of Columbia

67 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

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 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 52.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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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 and literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, English language and 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 and 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

In their early career, Georgetown grads earn an average salary of $71,107. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108.

#2

American University

Washington
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 53% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

An average student at CUA will pay a net price of $34,684. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA.

#5

Howard University

Washington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, Howard grads earn an average salary of $43,792.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

English Language & Literature Careers in DC

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Technical Writers 17% $84,270
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
Professors 10% $0
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $91,510
Editors 7% $80,210
Writers and Authors 5% $100,210

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Theology & Religious Vocations 340
Visual & Performing Arts 192
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 105
Philosophy & Religious Studies 68
Liberal Arts & Humanities 21

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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