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General English Literature in Rhode Island

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General English Literature Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 209 students earned their English degrees in RI.

In this state, General English Literature is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 201 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Rhode Island

English majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 188
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Master’s Degree 8
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a English major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 63.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 4,740 people employed in jobs related to an English degree, compared to 1,119,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, English grads earn an average of $71,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 7 colleges in Rhode Island that offer English degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Graduates earn an average $60,341 after graduation.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,638. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#4

Providence College

Providence
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

In their early career, Providence grads earn an average salary of $62,565. 64% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,306 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at RWU.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

General English Literature Careers in RI

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 6% $81,380
High School Teachers 3% $73,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Writing Studies 97

View all majors related to General English Literature

View Nationwide General English Literature Report

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