Master’s Degrees in Comparative Literature
Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 153 people earned their master's degree in comparative literature. This earns it the #438 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for comparative literature majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for comparative literature majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in comparative literature. About 62.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 95 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of comparative literature master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 54 |
| International Students | 56 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Comparative Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer a master’s degree in comparative literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The Graduate Center, CUNY tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for comparative literature majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from The Graduate Center. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of California - Davis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 39,000 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, 15 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from UC Davis. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Yale University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 master's degree in comparative literature from Yale.
Dartmouth College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Dartmouth. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Harvard. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from UCONN. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 6 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from NYU. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from USC. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Georgia is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from UGA.
The 9th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from UC Santa Cruz.
Princeton University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Princeton. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from UNM.
Binghamton University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Binghamton University.
University at Buffalo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from University at Buffalo.
San Francisco State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from SFSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in comparative literature. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from UT Dallas. About 59% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 3 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Cornell. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from UC Irvine. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in comparative literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from UPenn.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to comparative literature that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Linguistics | 501 |
| Modern Languages | 199 |
| Language Translation | 185 |
| Applied Linguistics | 111 |
| Other Linguistics & Literature | 19 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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