Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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

CIP 16.09

$33,307Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,757Median earnings 4 years after
$62,679Median earnings 5 years after
$13,000Median federal debt
62Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Indiana University-Bloomington earn a median of $33,307 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 $13,000, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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-Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$32,084$19,778
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-Bloomington make?

The median salary is $33,307 one year after graduation and $62,679 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.

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