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 WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from WVU. This makes it the #5 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $32,684. This is higher than $27,539, which is the national median for all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $37,728 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,573 for all comparative literature majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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Online degrees for the WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from WVU in 2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 11 |
| East Asian Languages | 4 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 4 |
| Germanic Languages | 1 |
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