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General English Literature in Massachusetts

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General English Literature Schools in Massachusetts

1,490 students earned English degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General English Literature is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,277
Master’s Degree 141
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Associate Degree 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Massachusetts

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

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a English 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 degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

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

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston. 89% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#3

Boston College

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

66% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $36,599. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,839 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#7

Harvard University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872. Graduates earn an average $77,816 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

An average student at Holy Cross will pay a net price of $35,761. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

#9

Tufts University

Medford
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Williams College

Williamstown
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,497. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

General English Literature 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 General English Literature

View Nationwide General English Literature Report

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