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, and more. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 95 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Portland State University was $627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Portland State University. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Portland State University 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 Portland State University Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from Portland State University in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 37 |
| East Asian Languages | 23 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 6 |
| Germanic Languages | 5 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 2 |
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