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General English Literature at University of Rhode Island

If you are interested in studying General English Literature, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Rhode Island is in Kingston, RI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 62 general english literature degrees were granted at University of Rhode Island.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island

Online coursework is an option at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at University of Rhode Island

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rhode Island’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

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)	#16 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#27 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#191 of 678
Best Value	Nationwide	#418 of 675

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)	#16 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#27 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#191 of 678
Best Value	Nationwide	#418 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Graduates of University of Rhode Island’s General English Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,996
2 years	$33,671
3 years	$33,381
4 years	$43,937
5 years	$53,161

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from University of Rhode Island earn a median of $43,937, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General English Literature graduates from University of Rhode Island is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General English Literature graduates at University of Rhode Island, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at University of Rhode Island are 71% women (44) and 29% men (18).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Of the 55 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 69% were women (38) and 31% were men (17).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	44
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	5
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 18% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, lower than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Among the 3 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Unknown	2

General English Literature Doctoral Program at University of Rhode Island

Among the 4 doctoral general english literature graduates at University of Rhode Island, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General English Literature Concentrations at University of Rhode Island

The General English Literature program at University of Rhode Island offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	62

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Those who complete General English Literature program at University of Rhode Island go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General English Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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.