by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMSL ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for comparative literature list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Comparative Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMSL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,454 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,684 for all comparative literature students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMSL, comparative literature students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 University of Missouri - St Louis.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Comparative Literature from UMSL in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
