English Language & Literature at Providence College
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Providence College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Providence College is in Providence, RI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Providence College
Many students take online classes at Providence College. Of 4,666 students, 45 (1%) studied exclusively online and 199 (4%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Providence College
Use these rankings to compare Providence College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #14 of 71 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #69 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #767 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Providence College
Those who finish Providence College’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,612 |
| 2 years | $36,042 |
| 3 years | $47,147 |
| 4 years | $50,679 |
| 5 years | $57,791 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Providence College take home a median $50,679, compared with $73,253 for all Providence College graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Providence College stands at $25,500.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Providence College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for English Language & Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Technical Writers | $52,099 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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