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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Georgetown is in the top 1% of the country for english language & literature students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Georgetown. This makes it the #81 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Georgetown was $2,704 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,896 | $64,896 |
| Fees | $185 | $185 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of english language & literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Georgetown 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 Georgetown Online Learning page.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in english language & literature from Georgetown in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Georgetown 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 | 85 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,318 |
| Communication & Journalism | 207 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 144 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 124 |
| History | 71 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.