Literature

Master's degree · Simmons University · Boston, MA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$53,492Median earnings 4 years after

$61,490Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Literature at Simmons University earn a median of $43,671. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,337 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,045–$74,161).

Other programs at Simmons University

Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$109,665
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$106,035
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$99,762
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$85,096
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$76,019
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$68,173
Foods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesMaster's degree$64,455
Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree$58,142
Social WorkMaster's degree$56,039
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree$48,876
Library Science and AdministrationMaster's degree$46,140
Public HealthBachelor's degree$45,331
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree$42,256
HistoryMaster's degree$41,619
Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree$39,657
Social WorkBachelor's degree$34,496
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree$42,411
Nutrition SciencesBachelor's degree$68,021
Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree$68,251
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesGraduate certificate$56,033

Frequently asked questions

How much do Literature graduates from Simmons University make?

The median salary is $43,671 and $61,490 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.