Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN

CIP 16.09

$32,084Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,700Median earnings 4 years after
$47,397Median earnings 5 years after
$19,778Median federal debt
9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Indiana University-Indianapolis earn a median of $32,084 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 $19,778, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
$46,030$19,000
Butler University
Indianapolis
$43,678$26,870
DePauw University
Greencastle
$43,049$27,000
Ball State University
Muncie
$37,553$21,702
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$33,307$13,000
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
$31,752$26,900

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis make?

The median salary is $32,084 one year after graduation and $47,397 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,778.

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