by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Columbia is in the top 1% of the country for comparative literature students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $2,102 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 comparative literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 50 |
| East Asian Languages | 39 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 32 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 28 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 22 |
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