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 NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from NC State. This makes it the #19 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC State is $31,164. This is higher than $26,684, which is the national median for all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's comparative literature program at NC State make a median salary of $34,807. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $45,440.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $19,250 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 North Carolina State University.
Of the 68 comparative literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NC State, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 comparative literature majors earned their master's degree from NC State. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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