Below are the key facts about this program at RIC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #58 out of 66 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RIC among the top schools in the country for english language & literature, ranked #601 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 601 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 58 of 66 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in english language & literature at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 5 |
The english language & literature field at RIC includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 20 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhode Island College handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
RIC holds a strong position among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #58 out of 66 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 58 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 520 |
English Language & Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RIC report a median salary of $39,408 a year. This is below $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
To complete a bachelor’s at RIC, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $20,252 in student loans. This is below $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 5 |