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 Brown ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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Brown is in the top 10% of the country for comparative literature. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 141 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brown University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,130 a year. This is higher than $26,684, which is the national median for all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Brown University.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from Brown in 2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Classical Languages & Literature | 16 |
| Romance Languages | 13 |
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