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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Reed ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Reed was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Reed College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at Reed is $25,561. This is less than $27,539, which is the national median of all comparative literature majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Reed was $2,830 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,710 | $66,710 |
| Fees | $310 | $310 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,820 | $16,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,650 | $1,650 |
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Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from Reed in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Reed College with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Reed does not offer an online option for its comparative literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Reed Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Reed College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 4 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 4 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 3 |
| Germanic Languages | 1 |
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