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. Also, learn how UT Dallas ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at UT Dallas was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from UT Dallas. This makes it the #96 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #60 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 Dallas is $31,993. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Dallas, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $39,787 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,573 for all comparative literature majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Dallas paid an average of $1,669 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $607 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $40,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,832 | $13,832 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,780 | $3,780 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 comparative literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Dallas. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UT Dallas 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 UT Dallas Online Learning page.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from UT Dallas in 2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| 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 Dallas.
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