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. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from GMU. This makes it the #59 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $40,105. This is higher than $27,539, which is the national median for all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GMU was $1,427 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from GMU in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from GMU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 George Mason University.
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