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Comparative Literature in Pennsylvania

Comparative Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

237 students earned Comparative Literature degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

A Comparative Literature major is the 139th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%
  • White: 60.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.3%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Comparative Literature Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 57,210 people employed in jobs related to a comparative literature degree, compared to 1,238,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Comparative Literature Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, comparative literature grads earn an average of $75,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,150.

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There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer comparative literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138. 76% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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La Salle University

Philadelphia
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. An average student at La Salle will pay a net price of $12,991. 100% of students get financical aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 86% of students get financical aid.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of the teachers are full time. 56% of students get financical aid.

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Comparative Literature Careers in PA

Some of the careers comparative literature majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Social Scientists 3% $79,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Romance Languages 41
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 28
East Asian Languages 21
Classical Languages & Literature 21
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 4
Germanic Languages 2
Other Foreign Language & Literature 2

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