by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $24,657. This is less than $27,539, which is the national median of all comparative literature majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $177 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Appalachian State. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State comparative literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 5 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.