Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Bachelor's degree · Knox College · Galesburg, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$33,023Median earnings 3 years after
$51,047Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
3Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Knox College earn a median of $33,023. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,000 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,411–$73,324).
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University Normal | $49,448 | $23,750 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $40,586 | $20,923 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $39,207 | $27,000 |
| 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 Knox College make?
The median salary is $33,023 and $51,047 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.