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Comparative Literature in California

Comparative Literature Schools in California

325 Comparative Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Comparative Literature is the 221st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors in California

Comparative Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Master’s Degree 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a comparative literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of comparative literature majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.1%
  • White: 41.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.7%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Comparative Literature Grads in California

There are 6,470 people in the state and 68,360 people in the nation working in comparative literature jobs.

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Wages for Comparative Literature Jobs in California

A typical salary for a comparative literature grad in the state is $114,110, compared to a typical salary of $78,150 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer comparative literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,462. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $17,371. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,426. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,912.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,851. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. 90% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. This public school has an average net price of $8,721.

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Comparative Literature Careers in CA

Some of the careers comparative literature majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $100,790

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to comparative literature.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Linguistics 148
Language Translation 46
Other Linguistics & Literature 2

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