English Language & Literature at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is in Boston, MA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Among 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #9 of 36 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #15 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #23 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #44 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #400 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #427 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston
Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Boston’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,797 |
| 2 years | $37,574 |
| 3 years | $42,022 |
| 4 years | $50,062 |
| 5 years | $50,389 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $50,062, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston is $26,960.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of Massachusetts-Boston pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for English Language & Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Technical Writers | $52,099 |
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
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