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 Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $25,065. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,539 for all comparative literature students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 comparative literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State comparative literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 35 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 2 |
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