English Language & Literature at Brown University
Brown is located in Providence, Rhode Island and has a total student population of 9,948. In 2021, 98 English language and literature majors received their bachelor's degree from Brown.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in English Language & Literature section at the bottom of this page.
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Brown English Language & Literature Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Doctorate Degree in English Language & Literature
Brown English Language & Literature Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the English language and literature progam at Brown compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The English language and literature major at Brown is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for English Language & Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Most Focused English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
In 2021, 1 student received their master’s degree in English language and literature from Brown. This is the #480 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in English language and literature, making the school the #133 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English Language & Literature Student Demographics at Brown
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at Brown University.
Brown English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 9% more racial-ethnic minorities in its English language and literature bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 47 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Brown English Language & Literature Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Brown also has a doctoral program available in English language and literature. In 2021, 2 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Brown University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 66 |
| Writing Studies | 35 |
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Careers That English Language & Literature Grads May Go Into
A degree in English language and literature can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for RI, the home state for Brown University.
| Occupation | Jobs in RI | Average Salary in RI |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 4,410 | $71,440 |
| English Language and Literature Professors | 330 | $93,470 |
| Technical Writers | 290 | $67,200 |
| Editors | 200 | $66,900 |
| Writers and Authors | 180 | $63,820 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Ad Meskens under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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