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2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

15 Ranked Colleges
126 Degrees Awarded
$28,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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In 2019-2020, 8,685 people earned their degree in linguistics and comparative literature, making the major the 92nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, linguistics and comparative literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,882 and had an average of $21,794 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,047 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,719 and $22,194 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 126 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in linguistics and comparative literature. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great linguistics and comparative literature programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the linguistics and comparative literature program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that handed out 11 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Wake Forest University also took the #2 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 4 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #1 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #5 spot on the list. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #13 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211.

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#6

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s comparative literature degrees to qualified students.

NC State also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 2 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 10 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #7 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kentucky Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#11

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

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#12

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

FAU also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

UARK also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s comparative literature degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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