Master’s Degrees in Linguistics & Comparative Literature
Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,168 people earned their master's degree in comparative literature. This earns it the #104 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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in comparative literature is $37,512. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $30,439 and the high is $48,240.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in comparative literature. About 66.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 396 |
| Women | 772 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of comparative literature master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 180 |
| White | 457 |
| International Students | 342 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 86 |
Most Popular Comparative Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 142 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, 57 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from The Graduate Center. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. The Graduate Center, CUNY comparative literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,512.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,556 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Middlebury Institute. Of these students, 78% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey comparative literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,512.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from UMass Boston. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in comparative literature at University of Massachusetts - Boston make a median salary of 37,512.
The 4th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Teachers College. Of these students, 71% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,512.
The 5th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from WVU. West Virginia University comparative literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,512.
Benedictine University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Benedictine U. Those who complete their master's degree in comparative literature at Benedictine University make a median salary of 37,512.
Yale University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 25 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Yale. About 42% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,512.
The 8th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from UIUC. Of these students, 56% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in comparative literature at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 37,512.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Kent State. About 68% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in comparative literature at Kent State University at Kent make a median salary of 37,512.
The 10th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Georgia Tech. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comparative literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,512.
Central Connecticut State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from CCSU. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Central Connecticut State University comparative literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,512.
University of California - Davis is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 21 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from UC Davis. About 46% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,512.
The 13th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from NYU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. New York University comparative literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,512.
University of Utah is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from U of U. About 67% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U of U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,512.
Texas Tech University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Texas Tech. About 69% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas Tech University comparative literature graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,512.
The 14th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from UPR Rio Piedras. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that UPR Rio Piedras graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,512.
The 17th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - Commerce. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Texas A&M Commerce. About 81% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in comparative literature at Texas A&M University - Commerce make a median salary of 37,512.
The 18th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from Georgetown. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,512.
The 19th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from FAU. About 63% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in comparative literature at Florida Atlantic University make a median salary of 37,512.
North Carolina State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in comparative literature from NC State. Of these students, 50% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,512.
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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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| Romance Languages | 969 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 238 |
| East Asian Languages | 170 |
| American Sign Language | 106 |
| Germanic Languages | 105 |
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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