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. In addition, we cover how UMW ranks in comparison to other schools with comparative literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of comparative literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMW is $28,875. 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 UMW, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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 University of Mary Washington.
The comparative literature program at UMW awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Classical Languages & Literature | 9 |
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