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 Mississippi State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The comparative literature major at Mississippi State 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, Mississippi State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from Mississippi State. This makes it the #28 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mississippi State paid an average of $1,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $403 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 comparative literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi 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 Mississippi State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 comparative literature majors earned their master's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Mississippi State University.