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English in Massachusetts

English Schools in Massachusetts

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

An English major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Majors in Massachusetts

English 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 major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english 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 Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 29,200 people employed in jobs related to an english degree, compared to 1,119,930 nationwide.

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Wages for English Jobs in Massachusetts

English grads earn an average of $80,020 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,846.

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

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Boston College

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

53% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,281. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,707. 94% of students get financical aid.

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

53% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Harvard University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. An average student at Harvard will pay a net price of $19,500. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,310. The full-time teacher rate is 91%.

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Tufts University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,123. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Williams College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. An average student at Williams will pay a net price of $26,775. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Williams.

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English Careers in MA

Some of the careers english 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Writing Studies 451
Literature 39
Other English Literature 37

View all majors related to English

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