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. In addition, we cover how NYU ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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The comparative literature major at NYU 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, New York University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from NYU. This makes it the #13 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NYU was $1,844 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
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Of the 17 comparative literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NYU, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
Of the 39 comparative literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NYU, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 63 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 12 |
| Germanic Languages | 5 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 5 |
| Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) | 5 |
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