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. Also, learn how UMSL ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 109 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMSL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,319 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,539 for all comparative literature students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMSL paid an average of $1,194 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $480 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $35,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 comparative literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMSL. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMSL 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 UMSL Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.