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Comparative Literature at New York University

If you are interested in studying Comparative Literature, take a look at what New York University. Get started with the following essential facts.

New York University sits in New York, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 18 comparative literature degrees were awarded at New York University.

Studying Online at New York University

Distance learning is available at New York University. Among 56,832 students, 3,493 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,998 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Comparative Literature graduates at New York University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Comparative Literature graduates at New York University are 50% women (9) and 50% men (9).

Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Program at New York University

Among the 10 bachelor’s comparative literature graduates at New York University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 40% of Comparative Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at New York University, lower than the national average of 44%.*

Comparative Literature Master’s Program at New York University

Among the 2 master’s comparative literature graduates at New York University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Comparative Literature Doctoral Program at New York University

Of the 6 doctoral comparative literature degrees awarded at New York University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	3

*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 New York University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Comparative Literature majors, 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.