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Doctor’s Degrees in Linguistics & Comparative Literature

427 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in comparative literature is offered at 81 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 14% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 43.6% of comparative literature graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors

In 2020-2021, 427 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 5,401
Master’s Degree 1,167
Basic Certificate 776
Associate Degree 492
Doctor’s Degree 427
Graduate Certificate 154
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 56.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 185
Women 242
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The racial-ethnic distribution of comparative literature doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 18
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 24
White 160
International Students 186
Other Races/Ethnicities 33
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There are 81 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in comparative literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Binghamton University. About 56% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
18 Yearly Graduations
33% 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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at Yale.

#3

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
16 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at UC Berkeley. Of these students, 69% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
16 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at UMass Amherst. Of these students, 44% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
73% Women

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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from IU Bloomington.

#5

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
73% Women

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at Purdue.

#5

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from The Graduate Center. About 33% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
14 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at UMCP. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#9

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UCLA.

#10

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Georgetown. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at UChicago. Of these students, 55% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from USC. About 64% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women

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 $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UCONN.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at Harvard.

#15

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UPenn. Of these students, 40% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at University at Buffalo. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#17

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from U-M.

#18

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Michigan State University comes in at #18 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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The comparative literature program at Michigan State University awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#18

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UCSB. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#18

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at SUNY Stony Brook. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to comparative literature that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Romance Languages 301
Classical Languages & Literature 67
East Asian Languages 57
Germanic Languages 55
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 51

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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