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Comparative Literature at University of Rochester

If you plan to study Comparative Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Rochester. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Rochester is in Rochester, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 comparative literature degrees were granted at University of Rochester.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Rochester

Online coursework is an option at University of Rochester. Of 11,946 students, 690 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Comparative Literature graduates at University of Rochester, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Comparative Literature graduates at University of Rochester are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).

Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Rochester

Of the 4 bachelor’s comparative literature graduates at University of Rochester, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Comparative Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, higher than the national average of 44%.*

Comparative Literature Master’s Program at University of Rochester

Of the 3 master’s comparative literature degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
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

Graduates of the Comparative Literature program at University of Rochester pursue many career paths. Here are 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.