by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GWU compares to other colleges that offer english language & literature.
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GWU holds a strong position among schools offering english language & literature. Specifically, it ranked #54 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in District Of Columbia.
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU report a median salary of $55,736 a year. This is below $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GWU, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is above $23,019, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in english language & literature from GWU were women.
The largest share of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at GWU are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of english language & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature doctoral degree graduates at GWU are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a doctoral in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the english language & literature majors at George Washington University.
This english language & literature program at GWU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 30 |
| Writing Studies | 13 |