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, 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 #3. 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 2020-2021 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgetown, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $17,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,047.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Georgetown University.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from Georgetown in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in comparative literature from Georgetown. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 35 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 14 |
| Germanic Languages | 6 |
| East Asian Languages | 4 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 4 |
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