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. In addition, we cover how Montclair State ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from Montclair State. This makes it the #63 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montclair State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,789 a year. This is less than $26,684, which is the national median of all comparative literature majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Montclair State University.
Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from Montclair State in 2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in comparative literature from Montclair State. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 44 |
| Germanic Languages | 7 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 4 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 4 |
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