Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 83 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature. This degree is more popular with female students, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.0% of Comparative Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 917 degrees were awarded toComparative Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Comparative Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 610 |
| Master’s Degree | 152 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 153 |
Earnings of Comparative Literature Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature of $43,990 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,314 |
| 4 years | $43,990 |
| 5 years | $52,123 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 72.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 168 |
| Women | 442 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Comparative Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 43.4% |
| Asian | 65 | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 138 | 22.6% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 7.5% |
| Race Unknown | 23 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 55 | 9.0% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Comparative Literature Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Santa Cruz tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Comparative Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Occidental College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Comparative Literature that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Linguistics | 2,847 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2,396 |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 967 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 240 |
| Applied Linguistics | 197 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.