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Literature in Massachusetts

Literature Schools in Massachusetts

In 2022-2023, 22 students earned their Literature degrees in MA.

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 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Master’s Degree 7
Bachelor’s Degree 1

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: 13.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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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 student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,661. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#3

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
343 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,180. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
126 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

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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
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

View Nationwide Literature Report

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