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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #399 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from RIC. This makes it the #351 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Rhode Island College.
The english language & literature program at RIC awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from RIC in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 45 |
| Writing Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 62 |
| Communication & Journalism | 57 |
| History | 22 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 8 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 8 |
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