Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Bachelor's degree · Boston University · Boston, MA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$54,222Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
12Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Boston University earn a median of $54,222. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,000 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,411–$73,324).
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley University Waltham | $66,917 | $26,887 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester | $52,210 | $26,975 |
| Amherst College Amherst | $49,322 | — |
| Tufts University Medford | $49,164 | $15,200 |
| Westfield State University Westfield | $40,405 | $27,000 |
| Williams College Williamstown | $37,968 | — |
| Wellesley College Wellesley | $36,776 | $10,152 |
| Smith College Northampton | $35,407 | $19,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College South Hadley | $26,013 | $23,828 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Boston University make?
The median salary is $54,222 and $54,222 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.