Comparative Literature Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Comparative Literature is offered at 83 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Comparative Literature. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 34.4% of Comparative Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 917 people earned theirComparative 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 (this page) | 152 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 153 |
Earnings of Comparative Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Comparative Literature of $43,990 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Comparative Literature. About 69.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 85 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Comparative Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 35.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 4.9% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 0.8% |
| International Students | 42 | 34.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 34.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Comparative Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 140 master's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master'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.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master'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-Santa Barbara comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 21 master'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.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master'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 is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master'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.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Comparative Literature. This school awarded 18 master'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.
Occidental College is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Comparative Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master'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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Comparative Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Comparative Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Comparative Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Comparative Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Comparative Literature that also offer master’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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