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, and more. Also, learn how Oakland ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 95 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from Oakland. This makes it the #63 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oakland paid an average of $825 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $548 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,429 | $24,737 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,309 | $11,309 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of comparative literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oakland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Oakland 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 Oakland Online Learning page.
Of the 4 comparative literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Oakland, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 24 |
| East Asian Languages | 7 |
| Germanic Languages | 2 |
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