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Writing Schools in Massachusetts

In 2022-2023, 435 students earned their Writing degrees in MA.

A Writing major is the 73rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Writing Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 233
Bachelor’s Degree 168
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Associate Degree 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 62.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Writing Grads in Massachusetts

There are 9,850 people in the state and 443,420 people in the nation working in writing jobs.

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Wages for Writing Jobs in Massachusetts

Writing grads earn an average of $80,450 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Emerson College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $49,466.

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#2

Hampshire College

Amherst
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
522 Total Students

An average student at Hampshire will pay a net price of $21,835. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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#3

Lesley University

Cambridge
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $35,439. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Brandeis.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. A typical student attending UMass Amherst will pay a net price of $21,846. 91% of students get financical aid.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it.

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#7

Harvard University

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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#8

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 15% are considered full time. An average student at Bay Path will pay a net price of $17,183.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $21,661.

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#10

Wellesley College

Wellesley
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,052.

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Writing Careers in MA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General English Literature 1,488
Literature 39
Other English Literature 37

View all majors related to Writing

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