by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CSUN ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from CSUN. This makes it the #41 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 CSUN is $21,501. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,539 for all comparative literature students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of comparative literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CSUN 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 CSUN Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of comparative literature master's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at California State University - Northridge.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 35 |
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