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 K -State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from K -State. This makes it the #103 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at K -State is $31,845. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,684 for all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $23,091 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,047 for all comparative literature majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Kansas State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of comparative literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from K -State in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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