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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The comparative literature major at WIU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Linguistics & Comparative Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at WIU is $37,155. This is higher than $27,539, which is the national median for all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIU was $312 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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Of the 6 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from WIU in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Western Illinois University.
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