Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Williams College · Williamstown, MA

CIP 16.09

$37,968Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Williams College earn a median of $37,968 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (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
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 Williams College make?

The median salary is $37,968 one year after graduation.

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