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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Georgetown ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for comparative literature majors, Georgetown came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from Georgetown. This makes it the #18 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgetown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,278 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,539 for all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Georgetown was $2,704 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,896 | $64,896 |
| Fees | $185 | $185 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 |
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Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from Georgetown in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Georgetown are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Georgetown 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 Georgetown Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a master's degree in comparative literature from Georgetown. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Georgetown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 43 |
| Germanic Languages | 8 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 8 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 4 |
| East Asian Languages | 3 |
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