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Comparative Literature at Brown University

If you are interested in studying Comparative Literature, you may want to check out the program at Brown University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Brown University sits in Providence, RI.

During the most recent reporting year, 28 comparative literature degrees were granted at Brown University.

Studying Online at Brown University

Online coursework is an option at Brown University. Of 11,956 students, 758 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Comparative Literature graduates at Brown University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Comparative Literature graduates at Brown University are 64% women (18) and 36% men (10).

Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Program at Brown University

Among the 26 bachelor’s comparative literature graduates at Brown University, 62% were women (16) and 38% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Comparative Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Brown University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 19% of Comparative Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Brown University, below the national average of 44%.*

Comparative Literature Doctoral Program at Brown University

Of the 2 doctoral comparative literature degrees awarded at Brown University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Comparative Literature doctoral degree recipients at Brown University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Comparative Literature doctoral degree recipients at Brown University, above the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Comparative Literature Graduates

Those who complete Comparative Literature program at Brown University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Comparative Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.