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General English Literature Schools in District of Columbia

45 English students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General English Literature is the 71st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General English Literature 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 38
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 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: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 55.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in District of Columbia

4,220 people in the state and 1,119,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English.

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in District of Columbia

English grads earn an average of $65,180 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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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

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $71,107 after graduation.

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

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 52% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, CUA grads earn an average salary of $55,801.

#4

Howard University

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

This private school has an average net price of $41,388. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation.

General English Literature 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

View all majors related to General English Literature

View Nationwide General English Literature Report

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