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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from NC State. This makes it the #19 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,099 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $42,187 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,573 for all comparative literature majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Of the 55 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from NC State in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the NC 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from NC State in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at North Carolina State University.
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