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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Rhode Island

8 Colleges
$30,397 Avg Salary
$22,240 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 306 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #17 most popular major in Rhode Island.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Rhode Island ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Rhode Island to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges.

#1

Brown University

Providence, RI

Our 2023 rankings named Brown University the most popular school in Rhode Island for English language and literature students. Brown is a large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Providence.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Brown take out is $13,500.

Full English Language & Literature at Brown University Report

Out of the 8 schools in Rhode Island that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Rhode Island landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Kingston, URI is a public school with a large student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from URI take out $24,958 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $279.

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#3

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI

The excellent programs at Rhode Island College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Rhode Island. Located in the large suburb of Providence, RIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from RIC carry an average student debt load of $22,512.

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#4

Providence College

Providence, RI

The excellent programs at Providence College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Rhode Island. Providence is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Providence.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Providence carry an average student debt load of $25,000.

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#5

Salve Regina University

Newport, RI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salve Regina University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Rhode Island list. Salve Regina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Newport.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Salve Regina University

Roger Williams University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Located in the suburb of Bristol, RWU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Roger Williams University Report

Community College of Rhode Island ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in the city of Warwick, CCRI is a public school with a large student population.

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Johnson & Wales University - Online ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, JWU Online is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Johnson & Wales University - Online

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 1,623
Maine 266
Massachusetts 2,015
Connecticut 666
Vermont 359

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Majors Similar to English Language & Literature

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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