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 UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,325 a year. This is higher than $26,684, which is the national median for all comparative literature bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $20,612 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of comparative literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Classical Languages & Literature | 9 |
| Romance Languages | 5 |
| Germanic Languages | 2 |
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