by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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UT Austin was ranked #17 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for comparative literature majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from UT Austin. This makes it the #36 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #26 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 UT Austin is $32,185. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,539 for all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the comparative literature program at UT Austin is $357 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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Of the 50 comparative literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Austin, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from UT Austin in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 310 |
| East Asian Languages | 97 |
| Germanic Languages | 36 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 25 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 10 |
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