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Writing Studies Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 207 students earned their Writing degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Writing Studies is the 66th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 204
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

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: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 15.0%
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Jobs for Writing Studies 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 Studies 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
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $45,171. Graduates earn an average $44,415 after graduation.

#2

Lesley University

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

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

#5

Harvard University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $13,872. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

#6

Bay Path University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,261 a year. 21% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $20,435.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,920. 27% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,249 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

A typical student attending UMass Dartmouth will pay a net price of $20,050. 74% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,752. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

Writing Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $72,120
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 writing.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General English Literature 177
Literature 36
Other English Literature 8

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