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Literature at Simmons University

If you are interested in studying Literature, consider the program at Simmons University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Simmons University is located in Boston, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 literature graduations were recorded at Simmons University.

Online Class Availability at Simmons University

Many students take online classes at Simmons University. Of 4,666 students, 1,982 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,001 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Literature Graduates from Simmons University

Those who finish Simmons University’s Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
3 years	$43,671
4 years	$55,766
5 years	$61,490

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Literature graduates from Simmons University report median earnings of $55,766, compared with $69,590 for all Simmons University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Literature graduates at Simmons University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Literature graduates at Simmons University are 83% women (10) and 17% men (2).

Literature Master’s Program at Simmons University

Of the 12 master’s literature degrees awarded at Simmons University, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Literature master’s degree recipients at Simmons University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1

Minority students account for 25% of Literature master’s degree recipients at Simmons University, below the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Literature Concentrations at Simmons University

The Literature program at Simmons University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Children’s & Adolescent Literature	12

Best-Paid Careers for Literature Graduates

Those who complete Literature program at Simmons University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Editors	$100,346
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Writers and Authors	$63,195

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.