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. We've also included details on how SUNY Stony Brook ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #83 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $24,407. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,539 for all comparative literature students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Stony Brook paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,490 | $3,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,662 | $17,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,248 | $3,248 |
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Of the 63 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from SUNY Stony Brook in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Stony Brook are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Stony Brook 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 SUNY Stony Brook Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from SUNY Stony Brook in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| 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 Stony Brook University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 38 |
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