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 #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $23,350. 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 Wayne State, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $25,924 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 Wayne State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Wayne State. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 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 bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 comparative literature majors earned their master's degree from Wayne State. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% 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 master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) | 20 |
| Germanic Languages | 15 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 8 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 3 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 2 |
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