Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · DePaul University · Chicago, IL

CIP 16.09

$39,207Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,460Median earnings 4 years after
$55,163Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at DePaul University earn a median of $39,207 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 $27,000, about 69% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Illinois State University
Normal
$49,448$23,750
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$40,586$20,923
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$38,942$21,254
Wheaton College
Wheaton
$37,025$26,000
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst
$35,767$20,000
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest
$35,622$27,000
Monmouth College
Monmouth
$32,036$27,000
Dominican University
River Forest
$29,102$26,246
Augustana College
Rock Island
$24,208$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,207 one year after graduation and $55,163 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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