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English Language & Literature at Brown University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Brown University
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.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Brown University

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

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