by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how NYU ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for comparative literature majors, NYU came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New York University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from NYU. This makes it the #13 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at New York University.
Of the 23 comparative literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NYU, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from NYU in 2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 105 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 18 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 11 |
| Germanic Languages | 7 |
| Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other) | 2 |
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