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English & Language Arts Education Schools in Massachusetts

137 English & Language Arts Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, English & Language Arts Education is the 21st most popular major out of a total 70 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English & Language Arts Education Majors in Massachusetts

English & Language Arts Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 76
Bachelor’s Degree 44
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a English and language arts education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English and language arts education majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 79.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for English & Language Arts Education Grads in Massachusetts

48,000 people in the state and 1,790,830 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English and language arts education.

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Wages for English & Language Arts Education Jobs in Massachusetts

English & Language Arts Education grads earn an average of $79,030 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer English and language arts education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

In their early career, Bridgewater State grads earn an average salary of $40,839. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at Bridgewater State.

#2

Lesley University

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

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Lesley. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Lesley grads earn an average salary of $34,818.

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

53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. 73% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,017. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 99% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Merrimack College

North Andover
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,705 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

An average student at Western New England will pay a net price of $30,594. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

#7

Gordon College

Wenham
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,748. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,806. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Fitchburg State. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

English & Language Arts Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers English and language arts education majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Education Professors 15% $70,280
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $72,120
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Middle School Teachers 11% $77,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English and language arts education.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Mathematics Education 188
Reading Education 185
Music Education 149
Physical Education & Coaching 145
Art Education 141
Drama & Dance Education 70
Health Education 57
Science Education 46

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