Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $21,793 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,984 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,888–$69,881). Median debt is $16,740, about 77% of first-year earnings.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $30,524 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $27,629 | $13,000 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $25,059 | $14,000 |
| California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino | $24,961 | — |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $22,965 | $13,798 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $22,723 | $12,979 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $22,001 | $11,000 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $21,501 | — |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $20,212 | $17,500 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $19,809 | $14,497 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $18,393 | $11,543 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz make?
The median salary is $21,793 one year after graduation and $41,829 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,740.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.