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. Also, learn how UofM ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 91 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,533 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 UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of comparative literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 7 |
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