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Literature Schools in Massachusetts

36 Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Literature is the 148th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Literature Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Master’s Degree 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 72.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Literature Grads in Massachusetts

7,430 people in the state and 209,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to literature.

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Wages for Literature Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, literature grads earn an average of $80,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 2 colleges in Massachusetts that offer literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Harvard University

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

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. In their early career, Harvard grads earn an average salary of $77,816.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

Literature Careers in MA

Some of the careers literature majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $72,120
Writers and Authors 6% $64,380
Editors -5% $71,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Writing Studies 207
General English Literature 177
Other English Literature 8

View all majors related to Literature

View Nationwide Literature Report

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