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. We've also included details on how Binghamton University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Binghamton University was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Binghamton University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from Binghamton University. This makes it the #83 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at Binghamton University is $19,265. 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 Binghamton University, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $22,250 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 Binghamton University.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of comparative literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 4 comparative literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Binghamton University, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Binghamton University with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 50 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 7 |
| Germanic Languages | 5 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 3 |
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