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Literature Schools in Massachusetts

39 students earned Literature degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Literature is the 193rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Literature Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Master’s Degree 16
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Literature Grads in Massachusetts

7,430 people in the state and 209,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to literature.

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Wages for Literature Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, literature grads earn an average of $80,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Harvard University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,816 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,920.

#3

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
343 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $42,843. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
126 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

Literature Careers in MA

Some of the careers literature majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $72,120
Writers and Authors 6% $64,380
Editors -5% $71,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General English Literature 1,488
Writing Studies 451
Other English Literature 37

View all majors related to Literature

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