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 #343 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #4 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 333 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 343 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $29,389 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at RIC paid an average of $919 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $372 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| Fees | $1,505 | $1,505 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.
Of the 16 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from RIC, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
RIC does not offer an online option for its english bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.