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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for comparative literature. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 109 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #103 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,334 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 47 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 94 |
| East Asian Languages | 25 |
| Germanic Languages | 9 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 8 |
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