by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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GWU was ranked #66 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for english majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 66 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in english from GWU. This makes it the #128 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,985 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,945 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
Learn more about GWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the GWU english bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GWU Online Learning page.
Of the 8 english students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GWU, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 11 |
| Literature | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.