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English Language & Literature Schools in Rhode Island

35 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An English Language & Literature major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.4%
  • Other Races: 22.9%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Rhode Island

5,410 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $67,200, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Rhode Island that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,638. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#3

Rhode Island College

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

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,888 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Brown University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Graduates earn an average $60,341 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,544.

English Language & Literature Careers in RI

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Technical Writers 17% $62,800
English Language and Literature Professors 6% $81,380
Writers and Authors 5% $62,660
Professors 4% $70,460
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Editors -6% $67,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Visual & Performing Arts 54
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 7
Liberal Arts & Humanities 7
Philosophy & Religious Studies 6
Theology & Religious Vocations 6

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