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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from SIUC. This makes it the #50 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,997 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,684 for all comparative literature students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,047 for all comparative literature majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
The comparative literature program at SIUC awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from SIUC in 2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) | 1 |
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