East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 16.03

$23,980Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,898Median earnings 4 years after
$56,910Median earnings 5 years after
$13,900Median federal debt
40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $23,980 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,642 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,068–$74,398). Median debt is $13,900, about 58% of first-year earnings.

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
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-Los Angeles make?

The median salary is $23,980 one year after graduation and $56,910 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,900.

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