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English Language in Massachusetts

English Language Schools in Massachusetts

1,382 students earned English Language degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, English Language is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 881 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,161
Master’s Degree 163
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Associate Degree 25

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english language majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for English Language Grads in Massachusetts

29,200 people in the state and 1,119,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to english language.

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Wages for English Language Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a english language grad in the state is $80,020, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,846.

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111 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Boston College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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95 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

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91 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,707. 100% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This private school has an average net price of $27,779. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

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Harvard University

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $19,500. 72% of students get financical aid.

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59 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

An average student at Holy Cross will pay a net price of $39,310. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Holy Cross.

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Tufts University

Medford
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Tufts. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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Williams College

Williamstown
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $26,775.

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English Language Careers in MA

Some of the careers english language 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

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