Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · College of the Holy Cross · Worcester, MA

CIP 16.09

$52,210Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,301Median earnings 4 years after
$74,806Median earnings 5 years after
$26,975Median federal debt
35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at College of the Holy Cross earn a median of $52,210 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 $26,975, about 52% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bentley University
Waltham
$66,917$26,887
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 College of the Holy Cross make?

The median salary is $52,210 one year after graduation and $74,806 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,975.

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