Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Undergraduate certificate · American University · Washington, DC

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$52,493Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,517Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$24,250Median federal debt
31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at American University earn a median of $52,493 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $45,242 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,190–$64,750). Median debt is $24,250, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services graduates from American University make?

The median salary is $52,493 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,250.

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