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 NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 63 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $38,177. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NAU was $1,150 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from NAU in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 29 |
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