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 UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from UO. This makes it the #34 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2021, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at UO is $23,102. This is less than $26,684, which is the national median of all comparative literature majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UO, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $23,187 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,047 for all comparative literature majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of Oregon.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from UO. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from UO in 2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 93 |
| East Asian Languages | 38 |
| Germanic Languages | 9 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 3 |
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