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, and more. In addition, we cover how UD ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from UD. This makes it the #23 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UD was $1,570 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from UD. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
Of the 11 comparative literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UD, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 27 |
| Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) | 14 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 8 |
| East Asian Languages | 7 |
| Germanic Languages | 3 |
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