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 U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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U-M is in the top 10% of the country for comparative literature. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 109 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from U-M. This makes it the #103 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,699 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,539 for all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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The comparative literature program at U-M awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in comparative literature from U-M. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 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 | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 124 |
| Germanic Languages | 39 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 12 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 9 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 7 |
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