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English Language & Literature in Massachusetts

English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Massachusetts

40,620 people in the state and 1,487,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English Language & Literature.

English Language & Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for an English Language & Literature grad in the state is $90,833, compared to a typical salary of $78,266 nationwide.

English Language & Literature Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer English Language & Literature degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Emerson College

Boston

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,413 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge

Graduates earn a median salary of $92,518 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 3% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,875 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 83% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,562 a year. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,431 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

English Language & Literature Careers in MA

Some of the careers English Language & Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Technical Writers 7% $52,099
Editors 3% $100,346
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 1% $30,503
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 0% $68,967
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

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