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 University at Buffalo ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #83 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #15 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 University at Buffalo is $26,703. This is less than $27,539, which is the national median of all comparative literature majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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Of the 21 comparative literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University at Buffalo, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from University at Buffalo in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 30 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 9 |
| Germanic Languages | 1 |
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