English Language & Literature at Brown University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Brown University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Brown University sits in Providence, RI.
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Online Class Availability at Brown University
Distance learning is available at Brown University. Among 11,956 students, 758 (6%) studied exclusively online and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Brown University
These rankings give you a sense of how Brown University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 783 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #36 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #596 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 783 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #36 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #596 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Brown University
Those who finish Brown University’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 | $28,046 |
| 2 years | $41,466 |
| 3 years | $42,661 |
| 4 years | $46,388 |
| 5 years | $58,342 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Brown University take home a median $46,388, compared with $105,517 for all Brown University graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Brown University stands at $12,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Brown University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for English Language & Literature graduates, 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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.