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. We've also included details on how Binghamton University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Binghamton University was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Binghamton University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from Binghamton University. This makes it the #83 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #1 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 Binghamton University is $26,353. This is less than $27,539, which is the national median of all comparative literature majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Binghamton University was $1,090 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,160 |
| Fees | $3,293 | $3,293 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,294 | $18,294 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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Of the 46 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from Binghamton University in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Binghamton 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 Binghamton University Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from Binghamton University in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Binghamton 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Binghamton University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 47 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 6 |
| Germanic Languages | 3 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 3 |
| Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) | 1 |
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