Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Emory University · Atlanta, GA

CIP 16.09

$40,019Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,399Median earnings 4 years after
$73,682Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Emory University earn a median of $40,019 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,000 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,411–$73,324). Median debt is $19,500, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Georgia
Athens
$33,169$20,019
Mercer University
Macon
$26,952$24,250
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$26,232$22,950

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Emory University make?

The median salary is $40,019 one year after graduation and $73,682 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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