Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Colby College · Waterville, ME

CIP 16.09

$42,326Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$17,500Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Colby College earn a median of $42,326 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 $17,500, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bates College
Lewiston
$40,395—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $42,326 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,500.

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