Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

CIP 16.01

$25,921Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,774Median earnings 4 years after
$48,264Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $25,921 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 $19,500, about 75% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Western Illinois University
Macomb
$37,155$29,875
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$25,921$23,625

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $25,921 one year after graduation and $48,264 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.