by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how CSULB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from CSULB. This makes it the #28 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSULB is $18,393. This is less than $27,539, which is the national median of all comparative literature majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from CSULB. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CSULB does not offer an online option for its comparative literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSULB Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in comparative literature from CSULB. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 71 |
| Germanic Languages | 9 |
| East Asian Languages | 8 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 4 |
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