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Linguistics & Literature in Mississippi

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Linguistics & Literature Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 84 students earned their Comparative Literature degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Linguistics & Literature is the 78th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Linguistics & Literature Majors in Mississippi

Comparative Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 69
Master’s Degree 13
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a comparative literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of comparative literature majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Linguistics & Literature Grads in Mississippi

There are 9,760 people in the state and 1,238,190 people in the nation working in comparative literature jobs.

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Wages for Linguistics & Literature Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a comparative literature grad in the state is $57,250, compared to a typical salary of $78,150 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Mississippi that offer comparative literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,122.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,869 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $12,161. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,763 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,940. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $4,086. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

Linguistics & Literature Careers in MS

Some of the careers comparative literature majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 11% $49,050
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $53,150
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 8% $56,520
Social Scientists 5% $69,390

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to comparative literature.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Romance Languages 30
Classical Languages & Literature 14
Other Foreign Language & Literature 12
American Sign Language 12
East Asian Languages 7
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 2
Germanic Languages 1

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