English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Rhode Island College · Providence, RI

CIP 23.01

$29,389Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,948Median earnings 4 years after
$45,516Median earnings 5 years after
$18,091Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Rhode Island College earn a median of $29,389 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,590 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,654–$63,810). Median debt is $18,091, about 62% of first-year earnings.

English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Rhode Island schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brown University
Providence
$50,437$12,974
Providence College
Providence
$40,798$22,750
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
$30,137$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from Rhode Island College make?

The median salary is $29,389 one year after graduation and $45,516 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,091.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.