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Linguistics & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 116 students earned their Comparative Literature degrees in MA.

A Linguistics & Literature major is the 89th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Linguistics & Literature Majors in Massachusetts

Comparative Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of comparative literature majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 52.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.8%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Linguistics & Literature Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 33,350 people employed in jobs related to a comparative literature degree, compared to 1,238,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Linguistics & Literature Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, comparative literature grads earn an average of $80,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,150.

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There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer comparative literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 89% of students get financical aid.

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

Graduates earn an average $52,450 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#3

Harvard University

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

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $16,407.

#6

Boston College

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

In their early career, Boston College grads earn an average salary of $70,858. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College.

Linguistics & Literature Careers in MA

Some of the careers comparative literature majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 16% $74,520
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $72,120
Interpreters and Translators 13% $53,280
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Social Scientists 9% $80,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Romance Languages 45
Classical Languages & Literature 19
Germanic Languages 9
East Asian Languages 6
Celtic Language & Literature 3
Greek Language & Literature 1

View all majors related to Linguistics & Literature

View Nationwide Linguistics & Literature Report

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