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, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from Michigan State. This makes it the #69 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 comparative literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor'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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 comparative literature majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 39 |
| East Asian Languages | 11 |
| Germanic Languages | 9 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 6 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 3 |
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