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 #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,615 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 UO was $860 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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Of the 35 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from UO in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in comparative literature from UO. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 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 master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 78 |
| East Asian Languages | 32 |
| Germanic Languages | 7 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 5 |
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