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Major Overview for English Language and Literature, General

Overview for English Language and Literature, General

A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Careers for English Language and Literature, General Majors

A major in English Language and Literature, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in English Language and Literature, General

Top 7 Rhode Island Colleges with the highest percentage of English Language and Literature, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Providence College
Providence, RI
 53
(5.4%)
Highly Selective$28,920 
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
 61
(4.9%)
Less Selective$14,482 
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
 23
(4.9%)
Moderately Selective$29,150 
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
 81
(3.7%)
Less Selective$24,776 
Brown University
Providence, RI
 53
(3.4%)
Most Selective$38,048 
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
 16
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$27,718 
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
 2
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$30,571 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.


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