Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
A general program that focuses on one or more of the Romance languages of Western, Central, and Southern Europe. Includes instruction in philology; linguistics; dialects and pidgins; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Schools offering
- 37
- Annual completions
- 55
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $57k
About this major
A general program that focuses on one or more of the Romance languages of Western, Central, and Southern Europe. Includes instruction in philology; linguistics; dialects and pidgins; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
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 |
| Interpreters and translators | $59k | +1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary | $77k | -0.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$57k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$49k
Bachelor's
$57k
Top colleges for Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| CUNY City College | New York, NY | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Missouri Southern State University | Joplin, MO | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of Oregon | Eugene, OR | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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