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Writing Studies in Massachusetts

Writing Studies Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Massachusetts

11,520 people in the state and 415,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Writing.

Writing Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Writing grad in the state is $100,009, compared to a typical salary of $90,063 nationwide.

Writing Studies Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 5 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Writing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Emerson College

Boston

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,413 after earning their degree at this institution. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 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. 99% 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%.

#4

Lesley University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,406 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,875 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Writing Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers Writing 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
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 1% $30,503
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 0% $68,967
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Writing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General English Literature 34,210
Other English Literature 1,064
Literature 783

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