Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Grinnell College · Grinnell, IA

CIP 16.09

$28,691Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,983Median earnings 4 years after
$58,680Median earnings 5 years after
$17,814Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Grinnell College earn a median of $28,691 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 $17,814, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Iowa State University
Ames
$37,909$24,246
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$34,702$20,000
Central College
Pella
$30,211$27,000
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$28,746$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Grinnell College make?

The median salary is $28,691 one year after graduation and $58,680 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,814.

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