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Best English Language & Literature Schools in District of Columbia

2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in District of Columbia

4 Colleges
$38,027 Avg Salary
$22,972 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 246 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #21 most popular major in District of Columbia.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best English Language & Literature Schools in District of Columbia ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in District of Columbia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in District of Columbia

The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Colleges.

Top District of Columbia Schools in English Language & Literature

#1

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Our analysis found Georgetown University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in District of Columbia. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Georgetown accumulate an average of around $14,750 in student debt.

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#2

American University

Washington, DC

Out of the 4 schools in District of Columbia that were part of this year’s ranking, American University landed the # 2 spot on the list. The American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from The American University carry an average student debtload of $24,889.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Washington University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in District of Columbia list. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from GWU carry an average student debtload of $25,250.

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#4

Howard University

Washington, DC

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Howard University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Howard take out is $27,000.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 1,189
Pennsylvania 2,602
New York 4,365
Maryland 952
Delaware 115

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Majors Similar to English Language & Literature

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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