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 NMSU Main Campus ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,720 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 NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
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Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from NMSU Main Campus in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its comparative literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 19 |
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