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 FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from FAU. This makes it the #19 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $18,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,047.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Florida Atlantic University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from FAU. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in comparative literature from FAU. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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