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 IU Bloomington ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #45 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from IU Bloomington in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from IU Bloomington in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 89 |
| East Asian Languages | 39 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 26 |
| Germanic Languages | 12 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 9 |
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