East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, CA

CIP 16.03

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$72,540Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at University of California-Berkeley earn a median of $72,540. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,642 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,068–$74,398).

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Davis
Davis
$28,997$14,500
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$23,980$13,900
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$19,861$15,750
San Diego State University
San Diego
$17,464—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from University of California-Berkeley make?

The median salary is $72,540 and $72,540 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.