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 UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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The comparative literature major at UMass Boston is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Linguistics & Comparative Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from UMass Boston. This makes it the #3 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Comparative Literature majors graduating with a master's degree from UMass Boston make a median salary of $59,206 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all comparative literature graduates with a master's is $37,512.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a master's degree in comparative literature from UMass Boston. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 15 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 11 |
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