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 QC ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at QC was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Queens College handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from QC. This makes it the #117 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 QC is $24,900. This is less than $27,539, which is the national median of all comparative literature majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at QC was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $608 | $608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,464 | $16,464 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 6% of comparative literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the QC 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 QC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in comparative literature from QC. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Queens College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 32 |
| East Asian Languages | 12 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 1 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 1 |
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