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, and more. We've also included details on how Hunter ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Hunter paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $305 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from Hunter in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were 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, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Hunter 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 Hunter Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of comparative literature master's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Hunter are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Hunter College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| East Asian Languages | 37 |
| Romance Languages | 28 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 12 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 7 |
| Germanic Languages | 4 |
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