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 Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,309 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,684 for all comparative literature students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $24,793 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,047 for all comparative literature majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Iowa State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Iowa State. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 63 |
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