Comparative Literature Major

Description: A program that focuses on two or more literary traditions in the original languages or in translation. Includes instruction in comparative linguistics; applicable foreign languages; English/French language and literature; literary criticism; and applications to genre, period, national, and textual studies as well as literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama. Is Comparative Literature the right major for you?
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Comparative Literature Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$67,920

Median Hourly Wage

$32.65*

Total Employed Nationally

69,880


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.