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Writing Studies Schools in Massachusetts

494 Writing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Writing Studies is the 73rd most popular major in the state out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 244
Master’s Degree 204
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 20
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 61.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Massachusetts

There are 9,850 people in the state and 443,420 people in the nation working in writing jobs.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

Writing grads earn an average of $80,450 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Emerson College

Boston
208 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#2

Hampshire College

Amherst
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
522 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

#3

Lesley University

Cambridge
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 22%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,663. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Brandeis. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,141 a year.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it.

#7

Harvard University

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

An average student at Harvard will pay a net price of $13,872. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

#8

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

An average student at Bay Path will pay a net price of $20,435. 100% of students get financical aid. 21% of the teachers are full time.

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

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Simmons. 100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,920.

#10

Wellesley College

Wellesley
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,908. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

Writing Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $72,120
Technical Writers 7% $84,340
Writers and Authors 6% $64,380
Editors -5% $71,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General English Literature 1,488
Literature 39
Other English Literature 37

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