Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature
A program with a general synthesis of cultural studies and comparative literature or a specialization which draws from cultural studies and comparative literature. Includes instruction in anthropology, comparative linguistics, cultural studies, history, literary criticism, literary studies, philosophy, political economy, sociology, and textual studies.
- Schools offering
- 1
- Annual completions
- 8
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program with a general synthesis of cultural studies and comparative literature or a specialization which draws from cultural studies and comparative literature. Includes instruction in anthropology, comparative linguistics, cultural studies, history, literary criticism, literary studies, philosophy, political economy, sociology, and textual studies.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $65k | -1.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| English language and literature teachers, postsecondary | $78k | 0.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary | $84k | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | 0 | 8 | 8 |