Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degrees
There are 83 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Comparative Literature. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 43.8% 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 | 610 |
| Master’s Degree | 152 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 153 |
Earnings of Comparative Literature Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’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)
The data on debt ranges for Comparative Literature majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Comparative Literature. About 60.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 61 |
| Women | 92 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Comparative Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 8 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 7.2% |
| International Students | 67 | 43.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 43.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Comparative Literature Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 66 doctor'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 48 doctor'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.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 39 doctor'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.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor'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.
Brown University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor'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 California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 21 doctor'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.
Yale University is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor'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.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 18 doctor'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.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 18 doctor'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.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Occidental College is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 17 doctor'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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor'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.
Dartmouth College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 15 doctor'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Comparative Literature that also offer doctor’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
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