English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Georgetown University · Washington, DC

CIP 23.01

$52,122Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,370Median earnings 4 years after
$78,299Median earnings 5 years after
$16,000Median federal debt
55Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Georgetown University earn a median of $52,122 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,590 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,654–$63,810). Median debt is $16,000, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's degree) at other District of Columbia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Washington University
Washington
$38,985$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from Georgetown University make?

The median salary is $52,122 one year after graduation and $78,299 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.