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. In addition, we cover how SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 60 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from SDSU. This makes it the #28 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,001 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,539 for all comparative literature students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from SDSU. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from SDSU in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 110 |
| East Asian Languages | 10 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 1 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.