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 UC Santa Cruz ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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UC Santa Cruz is in the top 10% of the country for comparative literature. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 109 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 192 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 216 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #63 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Santa Cruz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,793 a year. This is less than $27,539, which is the national median of all comparative literature majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Santa Cruz, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $36,141 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 UC Santa Cruz is $303 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 | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
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The comparative literature program at UC Santa Cruz awarded 192 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from UC Santa Cruz in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 14 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 2 |
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