English Language & Literature at University of Rhode Island
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Rhode Island. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Rhode Island is in Kingston, RI.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island
Distance learning is available at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Rhode Island
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rhode Island’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #19 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #29 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #462 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #19 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #29 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #462 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Rhode Island
Those who finish University of Rhode Island’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,119 |
| 2 years | $41,290 |
| 3 years | $33,162 |
| 4 years | $45,364 |
| 5 years | $52,845 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Rhode Island report median earnings of $45,364, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Rhode Island is $23,598.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of Rhode Island work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.