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, and more. We've also included details on how KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from KU. This makes it the #50 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from KU. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in comparative literature from KU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 55 |
| East Asian Languages | 19 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 13 |
| American Sign Language | 10 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 6 |
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