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. In addition, we cover how Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from Missouri State. This makes it the #103 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,830 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,539 for all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Missouri 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield 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 | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 5 |
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