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English Language & Literature in Rhode Island

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English Language & Literature Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 306 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in RI.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 267
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Associate Degree 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 62.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Rhode Island

There are 5,410 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in English language and literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $67,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

#1

Brown University

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

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 92% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it.

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

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,638.

#3

Rhode Island College

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,144. Graduates earn an average $40,888 after graduation.

#4

Providence College

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

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Providence will pay a net price of $38,338. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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

In their early career, Salve Regina grads earn an average salary of $47,306. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 39% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, CCRI grads earn an average salary of $32,333. 97% of students get financical aid.

English Language & Literature Careers in RI

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Technical Writers 17% $62,800
English Language and Literature Professors 6% $81,380
Writers and Authors 5% $62,660
Professors 4% $70,460
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Editors -6% $67,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Liberal Arts & Humanities 1,275
Visual & Performing Arts 709
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 232
Philosophy & Religious Studies 78
Theology & Religious Vocations 8

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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