Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Bachelor's degree · San Diego State University · San Diego, CA

CIP 16.01

$22,001Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,922Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$11,000Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at San Diego State University earn a median of $22,001 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 $11,000, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (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
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
$21,793$16,740
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 San Diego State University make?

The median salary is $22,001 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.

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