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, and more. In addition, we cover how USC ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for comparative literature majors, USC came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from USC. This makes it the #23 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from USC in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 comparative literature majors earned their master's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 40 |
| East Asian Languages | 19 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 12 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 6 |
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