English Language and Literature at University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
University of Rhode Island graduates in english language and literature earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Rhode Island Compares for English Language and Literature
All 576 colleges reporting english language and literature earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $82,036 | $74,647 | #3 | $30,544 |
| 2 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $78,906 | $72,577 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $78,370 | $68,672 | #10 | $52,122 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $78,169 | $76,801 | #2 | $44,397 |
| 5 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $77,847 | $83,541 | #1 | $31,449 |
| 6 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $74,214 | $65,353 | #19 | $43,362 |
| 7 | Howard University Washington, DC | $73,929 | $64,781 | #20 | — |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $73,497 | $72,387 | #7 | $50,437 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $71,474 | $72,690 | #5 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,766 | $62,009 | #28 | $38,985 |
| … | |||||
| 141 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $54,602 | $51,970 | #163 | $27,105 |
| 142 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $54,574 | $49,134 | #284 | — |
| 143 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $54,570 | $53,615 | #120 | $37,031 |
| 144 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $54,524 | $53,701 | #118 | $30,137 |
| 145 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $54,501 | $49,592 | #270 | $14,407 |
| 146 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $54,500 | $50,968 | #210 | $35,364 |
| 147 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $54,495 | $49,063 | #285 | $25,936 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rhode Island english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,137 one year after graduating and $54,524 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rhode Island rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Rhode Island ranks #144 by median pay four years after graduation, and #118 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Rhode Island worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.