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, and more. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in comparative literature.
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UofSC was ranked #16 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for comparative literature majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in linguistics & comparative literature. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in comparative literature from UofSC. This makes it the #50 most popular school for comparative literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in comparative literature in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $12,288 $34,543 Fees $400 $400 Books and Supplies $1,226 $1,226 On Campus Room and Board $12,558 $12,558 On Campus Other Expenses $5,505 $5,505
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Of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in comparative literature from UofSC in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in comparative literature from UofSC in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in comparative literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 20 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 11 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 2 |
| Germanic Languages | 1 |
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