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. Also, learn how Iowa ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from Iowa. This makes it the #21 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from Iowa in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from Iowa in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 57 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 8 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 5 |
| Germanic Languages | 4 |
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