by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from UMCP. This makes it the #117 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of comparative literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from UMCP in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park 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 Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 51 |
| East Asian Languages | 17 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 9 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 7 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 6 |
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