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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 79 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from GWU. This makes it the #266 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #104 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from GWU. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
GWU does not offer an online option for its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GWU Online Learning page.
The english language & literature program at GWU awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students 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 | 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 language & literature majors at George Washington University.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 42 |
| Writing Studies | 11 |
| Literature | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,673 |
| Communication & Journalism | 287 |
| History | 91 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 66 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 45 |
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