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. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from FAU. This makes it the #19 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 FAU is $32,756. This is higher than $27,539, which is the national median for all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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The comparative literature program at FAU awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
Of the 11 comparative literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from FAU, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Florida Atlantic University.
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