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Doctor’s Degrees in Linguistics & Comparative Literature

427 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 81 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in comparative literature. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 14% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 43.6% of comparative literature graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 427 students 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 1,167
Doctor’s Degree 427
Graduate Certificate 154

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 56.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 185
Women 242
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The racial-ethnic distribution of comparative literature doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 18
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 24
White 160
International Students 186
Other Races/Ethnicities 33
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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

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The comparative literature program at Binghamton University awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
18 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Yale.

#3

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
16 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UC Berkeley. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#3

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
16 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
19% 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 $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UMass Amherst. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#5

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
73% Women

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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The comparative literature program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#5

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
73% Women

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 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Purdue.

#5

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The comparative literature program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
14 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UMCP. About 79% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The comparative literature program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#10

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% 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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The comparative literature program at Georgetown University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#10

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
27% 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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from UChicago. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#10

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
27% 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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The comparative literature program at University of Southern California awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women

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 $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. The comparative literature program at University of Connecticut awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from Harvard.

#15

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
30% 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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The comparative literature program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#15

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from University at Buffalo. About 40% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The comparative literature program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#18

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Michigan State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in comparative literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to comparative literature majors at Michigan State.

#18

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
50% 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The comparative literature program at University of California - Santa Barbara awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in comparative literature from SUNY Stony Brook. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to comparative literature that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Romance Languages 301
Classical Languages & Literature 67
East Asian Languages 57
Germanic Languages 55
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 32

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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