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. In addition, we cover how UK ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from UK. This makes it the #36 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,449 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,539 for all comparative literature students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from UK. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in comparative literature from UK. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 39 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 5 |
View All Linguistics & Comparative Literature Related Majors >
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