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 Wayne State ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from Wayne State. This makes it the #50 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #60 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 Wayne State is $20,939. This is less than $27,539, which is the national median of all comparative literature majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wayne State paid an average of $1,304 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $568 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from Wayne State in 2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Wayne State 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in comparative literature from Wayne State. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) | 20 |
| Germanic Languages | 5 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 4 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 4 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 1 |
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