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 UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at UCLA was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from UCLA. This makes it the #23 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #9 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 UCLA is $30,524. This is higher than $27,539, which is the national median 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 UCLA is $177 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 128 comparative literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCLA. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
The comparative literature program at UCLA awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 73 |
| East Asian Languages | 46 |
| Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) | 15 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 11 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 4 |
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