Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · North Central College · Naperville, IL

CIP 16.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,018Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
2Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at North Central College earn a median of $51,018. 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 $25,000, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
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 North Central College make?

The median salary is $51,018.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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