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 MIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The comparative literature major at MIT is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Linguistics & Comparative Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from MIT. This makes it the #83 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at MIT paid an average of $2,775 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of comparative literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the MIT 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 MIT Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from MIT in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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