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English in District of Columbia

English Schools in District of Columbia

In 2022-2023, 175 students earned their English degrees in DC.

In terms of popularity, English is the 71st most popular major in the state out of a total 171 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28
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 major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for English Grads in District of Columbia

There are 4,220 people in the state and 1,119,930 people in the nation working in english jobs.

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Wages for English Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, english grads earn an average of $65,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer english degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Georgetown University

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

45% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,965.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,462. 52% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

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

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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#4

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 school has an average net price of $45,180. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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English Careers in DC

Some of the careers english majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $91,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Writing Studies 21
Literature 1

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