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General English Literature in Rhode Island

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General English Literature Schools in Rhode Island

17 English students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General English Literature major is the 59th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Rhode Island

English majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Master’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a English major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 70.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.6%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 4,740 people employed in jobs related to an English degree, compared to 1,119,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, English grads earn an average of $71,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 3 colleges in Rhode Island that offer English degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending URI will pay a net price of $18,638. Graduates earn an average $51,827 after graduation.

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,888 a year.

#3

Brown University

Providence
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

General English Literature Careers in RI

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 6% $81,380
High School Teachers 3% $73,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Writing Studies 18

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