by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how RIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #349 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #4 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in english from RIC. This makes it the #243 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,370 a year. This is higher than $27,744, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIC, english students borrow a median amount of $20,252 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all english bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Rhode Island College.
Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from RIC in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 68% were 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.
| 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 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 english majors earned their master's degree from RIC. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 1 |
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