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English Language & Literature in Massachusetts

English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Massachusetts

40,620 people in the state and 1,487,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English Language & Literature.

English Language & Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Massachusetts

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $90,833 in the state and $78,266 nationwide.

English Language & Literature Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 6 colleges in Massachusetts offering English Language & Literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Emerson College

Boston

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,413 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge

Graduates earn a median salary of $92,518 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,875 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,834 a year. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,562 a year. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,431 after earning their degree at this institution. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

English Language & Literature Careers in MA

Some of the careers English Language & Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Technical Writers $52,099
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Editors $100,346

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