Bachelor’s Degrees in Comparative Literature
Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 594 people earned their bachelor's degree in comparative literature. This earns it the #312 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 | 594 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 161 |
| Master’s Degree | 153 |
| Graduate Certificate | 37 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Comparative Literature Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for comparative literature majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in comparative literature. About 70.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 178 |
| Women | 416 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of comparative literature bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 127 |
| White | 252 |
| International Students | 70 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 64 |
Most Popular Comparative Literature Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 94 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in comparative literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for comparative literature students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from UC Santa Cruz. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from UCSB. About 70% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from UT Dallas. Of these students, 59% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in comparative literature. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from UPR Rio Piedras. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from UC Berkeley. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Columbia. About 72% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in comparative literature. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from UCLA. Of these students, 78% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from NYU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Brown University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Brown. Of these students, 86% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oberlin College. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Oberlin. About 77% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Occidental College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Oxy. Of these students, 61% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in comparative literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from UGA. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Francisco State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from SFSU. About 80% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Stanford. Of these students, 67% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Yale. Of these students, 47% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Reed College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Reed. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Harvard University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in comparative literature. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Harvard. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Barnard College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in comparative literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Barnard.
California State University - Long Beach is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in comparative literature. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from CSULB. Of these students, 86% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in comparative literature. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Cornell. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to comparative literature that offer bachelor’s degrees.
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| Linguistics | 2,053 |
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| Other Linguistics & Literature | 193 |
| Language Translation | 52 |
| Applied Linguistics | 39 |
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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