Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA

CIP 16.09

$28,746Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,530Median earnings 4 years after
$50,428Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at University of Iowa earn a median of $28,746 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 $23,250, about 81% 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
Grinnell College
Grinnell
$28,691$17,814

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from University of Iowa make?

The median salary is $28,746 one year after graduation and $50,428 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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