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Comparative Literature in New York

Comparative Literature Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 559 students earned their Comparative Literature degrees in NY.

A Comparative Literature major is the 107th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 295
Master’s Degree 121
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 61
Associate Degree 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.2%
  • White: 39.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.7%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Comparative Literature Grads in New York

In this state, there are 91,370 people employed in jobs related to a comparative literature degree, compared to 1,238,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Comparative Literature Jobs in New York

In this state, comparative literature grads earn an average of $85,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,150.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer comparative literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 35%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Binghamton University. This public school has an average net price of $21,594.

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,462. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 91%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,592. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

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Queens College

Queens
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. 42% of the teachers are full time.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,201. 99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

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Comparative Literature Careers in NY

Some of the careers comparative literature majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $81,290
Social Scientists 3% $82,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Romance Languages 987
Classical Languages & Literature 152
East Asian Languages 121
American Sign Language 92
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 64
Germanic Languages 58
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 54
Other Foreign Language & Literature 19

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