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. In addition, we cover how UCSB ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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UCSB is in the top 10% of the country for comparative literature. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 109 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from UCSB. This makes it the #69 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #18 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 UCSB is $27,629. 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 UCSB, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $36,267 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,573 for all comparative literature majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the comparative literature program at UCSB is $249 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 | $3,131 | $3,131 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,482 | $1,482 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,684 | $18,684 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,456 | $5,456 |
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Of the 122 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from UCSB in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the UCSB 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 UCSB Online Learning page.
The comparative literature program at UCSB awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 68 |
| East Asian Languages | 22 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 18 |
| Germanic Languages | 8 |
| Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) | 4 |
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