Doctor’s Degrees in Linguistics & Comparative Literature
Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 428 people earned their doctor's degree in comparative literature. This makes it the 54th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in comparative literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,817 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,168 |
| Basic Certificate | 614 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 428 |
| Associate Degree | 406 |
| Graduate Certificate | 126 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 122 |
Earnings of Comparative Literature Majors With Doctor’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 doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in comparative literature. About 57.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 183 |
| Women | 245 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of comparative literature doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 168 |
| International Students | 184 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Comparative Literature Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 81 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is Binghamton University. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Binghamton University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The most popular school in the United States for comparative literature students seekinga doctor's degree is Yale University. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Yale. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 16 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UC Berkeley. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in comparative literature. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UMass Amherst.
The 5th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from IU Bloomington.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Purdue. About 64% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in comparative literature. 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, 15 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from The Graduate Center.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UMCP.
The 9th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UCLA.
Georgetown University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Georgetown. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UChicago.
University of Southern California is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from USC. Of these students, 33% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Connecticut is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UCONN.
Harvard University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Harvard.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UPenn.
University at Buffalo comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from University at Buffalo.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from U-M. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Michigan State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Michigan State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UCSB. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in comparative literature. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% 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 doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 376 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 85 |
| East Asian Languages | 72 |
| Germanic Languages | 49 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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