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English in Rhode Island

English Schools in Rhode Island

187 students earned English degrees in Rhode Island in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, English is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 201 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 167
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Associate Degree 2

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: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for English 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 English Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a english grad in the state is $71,440, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,157. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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#4

Providence College

Providence
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,456. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at RWU. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,683.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,460.

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English 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

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