English Language & Literature at Rhode Island College
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Rhode Island College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rhode Island College sits in Providence, RI.
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Online Class Availability at Rhode Island College
Many students take online classes at Rhode Island College. Of 6,155 students, 170 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Rhode Island College
Use these rankings to compare Rhode Island College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #61 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #194 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #599 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Rhode Island College
Graduates of Rhode Island College’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,107 |
| 2 years | $27,286 |
| 3 years | $30,761 |
| 4 years | $39,408 |
| 5 years | $43,850 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Rhode Island College earn a median of $39,408, compared with $57,002 for all Rhode Island College graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Rhode Island College stands at $20,252.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Rhode Island College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for English Language & Literature majors, 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
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