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English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

428 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, English Language & Literature is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 368
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Massachusetts

36,270 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Massachusetts

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $80,450 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Emerson College

Boston
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,415 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. An average student at Emerson will pay a net price of $45,171.

#2

Harvard University

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

90% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UMass Amherst grads earn an average salary of $52,450.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,432 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,395. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 27% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Lesley University

Cambridge
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,818 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Boston College

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

Graduates earn an average $70,858 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,599. 56% of students get financical aid.

#9

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 21% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. 82% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

English Language & Literature Careers in MA

Some of the careers English language and literature 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
Technical Writers 7% $84,340
Writers and Authors 6% $64,380
Editors -5% $71,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Visual & Performing Arts 965
Theology & Religious Vocations 733
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 199
Philosophy & Religious Studies 128
Liberal Arts & Humanities 10

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View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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