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. In addition, we cover how USF Tampa ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from USF Tampa. This makes it the #59 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,658 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USF Tampa was $577 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $214 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
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Of the 61 comparative literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USF Tampa, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the USF Tampa 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 USF Tampa Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 comparative literature majors earned their master's degree from USF Tampa. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 7 |
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