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Associate Degrees in Linguistics & Comparative Literature

492 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in comparative literature is offered at 77 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 62% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.5% of comparative literature graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 492 students earned their associate degree in comparative literature. This earns it the #117 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in comparative literature at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,401
Master’s Degree 1,167
Basic Certificate 776
Associate Degree 492
Doctor’s Degree 427
Graduate Certificate 154
Undergraduate Certificate 122

Earnings of Comparative Literature Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for comparative literature majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for comparative literature students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in comparative literature. About 74.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 128
Women 364
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The racial-ethnic distribution of comparative literature associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 35
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 231
White 157
International Students 17
Other Races/Ethnicities 38
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There are 77 colleges that offer an associate degree in comparative literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

American River College

Sacramento, California
70 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for comparative literature students seekingan associate degree is American River College. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their associate degree in comparative literature from American River. About 80% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
68 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The comparative literature program at Mt. San Antonio College awarded 68 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Fullerton College

Fullerton, California
36 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fullerton College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their associate degree in comparative literature from Fullerton College. About 64% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Blinn College

Brenham, Texas
30 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their associate degree is Blinn College. Roughly 18,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their associate degree in comparative literature from Blinn College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

25 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in comparative literature. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in comparative literature from BMCC. About 64% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
24 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Beach City College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. The comparative literature program at Long Beach City College awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 54% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Palomar College

San Marcos, California
21 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Palomar College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in comparative literature from Palomar College. Of these students, 71% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, California
20 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Golden West College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at Golden West College. About 75% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Houston Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The comparative literature program at Houston Community College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
16 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Southern Nevada. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in comparative literature from CSN. About 56% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
15 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Texas College. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in comparative literature from South Texas College. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#12

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, California
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pasadena City College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The comparative literature program at Pasadena City College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#13

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central New Mexico Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The comparative literature program at Central New Mexico Community College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, Ohio
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sinclair Community College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in comparative literature from Sinclair Community College.

#15

Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey, California
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their associate degree is Monterey Peninsula College. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at Monterey Peninsula College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#16

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oklahoma City Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at OCCC. About 57% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Central Texas College

Killeen, Texas
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Texas College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at Central Texas College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#17

Glendale Community College

Glendale, California
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Glendale Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in comparative literature. The comparative literature program at Glendale Community College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middle Georgia State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in comparative literature. Roughly 8,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,582 per year. The comparative literature program at Middle Georgia State University awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#20

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, Oregon
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clackamas Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in comparative literature from Clackamas Community College. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to comparative literature that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Romance Languages 1,106
American Sign Language 1,008
East Asian Languages 170
Other Foreign Language & Literature 37
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 33

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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