Here, 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. Also, learn how Tulane ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at Tulane was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tulane University of Louisiana handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from Tulane. This makes it the #63 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tulane was $2,555 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $61,306 $61,306 Fees $4,232 $4,232 Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200 On Campus Room and Board $18,088 $18,088 On Campus Other Expenses $2,620 $2,620
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Of the 10 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from Tulane in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in comparative literature.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Tulane comparative literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tulane Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in comparative literature from Tulane. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a master's in comparative literature.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the comparative literature majors at Tulane University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 34 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 12 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 2 |
| Germanic Languages | 1 |
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