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Linguistics & Literature Schools in District of Columbia

31 Comparative Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Linguistics & Literature is the 88th most popular major in the state out of a total 171 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Linguistics & Literature Majors in District of Columbia

Comparative Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 58.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.1%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Linguistics & Literature Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 8,150 people employed in jobs related to a comparative literature degree, compared to 1,238,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Linguistics & Literature Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, comparative literature grads earn an average of $93,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,150.

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There are 2 colleges in District of Columbia that offer comparative literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Georgetown University

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

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $71,107 after graduation.

#2

American University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Linguistics & Literature Careers in DC

Some of the careers comparative literature majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 12% $64,110
Interpreters and Translators 12% $98,850
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $91,510
Social Scientists 1% $100,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
American Sign Language 49
Romance Languages 11
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 8
Germanic Languages 4
East Asian Languages 2

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