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General English Literature Schools in Massachusetts

177 students earned English degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General English Literature is the 74th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Massachusetts

English majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 141
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a English major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 72.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 29,200 people employed in jobs related to an English degree, compared to 1,119,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in Massachusetts

English grads earn an average of $80,020 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer English degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Graduates earn an average $77,816 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,432 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,450 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,839 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Tufts University

Medford
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,590 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Tufts. 65% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,141 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Brandeis. An average student at Brandeis will pay a net price of $33,663.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,587 a year.

General English Literature Careers in MA

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $72,120
High School Teachers 11% $77,830

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Writing Studies 207
Literature 36
Other English Literature 8

View all majors related to General English Literature

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