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Doctor’s Degrees in Linguistics & Comparative Literature

392 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 81 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in comparative literature. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 13% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 41.6% of comparative literature graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 392 people earned their doctor's degree in comparative literature. This earns it the #54 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in comparative literature at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,147
Doctor’s Degree 392
Graduate Certificate 119

Earnings of Comparative Literature Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for comparative literature majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for comparative literature students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in comparative literature. About 56.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 172
Women 220
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The racial-ethnic distribution of comparative literature doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 15
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 22
White 162
International Students 163
Other Races/Ethnicities 22
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There are 81 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in comparative literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
18 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Yale University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Yale. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#1

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Binghamton University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Binghamton University.

#3

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
16 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

University of California - Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UC Berkeley.

#3

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
16 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UMass Amherst. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in comparative literature. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from IU Bloomington. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#5

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
78% Women

The 5th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from The Graduate Center.

#5

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Purdue. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#8

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
14 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UMCP.

#9

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
13 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in comparative literature. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UCLA. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
11 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from USC. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
11 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UCONN. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgetown University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Georgetown. About 82% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
11 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Chicago is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UChicago. About 42% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Harvard. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
38% Women

University at Buffalo is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from University at Buffalo.

#15

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in comparative literature. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UPenn. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from U-M. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#18

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
8 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UCSB. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#18

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

Michigan State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in comparative literature. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Michigan State.

#18

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for comparative literature majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from SUNY Stony Brook.

Comparative Literature Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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