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. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,232 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,539 for all comparative literature students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $29,374 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,573 for all comparative literature majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the comparative literature program at WWU is $197 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students earned a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from WWU. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 54 |
| East Asian Languages | 24 |
| Germanic Languages | 11 |
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