Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Calvin University · Grand Rapids, MI

CIP 16.09

$38,068Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,218Median earnings 4 years after
$48,951Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Calvin University earn a median of $38,068 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 $19,500, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Hope College
Holland
$35,992$27,000
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$35,658$27,000
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$35,411$24,856
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$32,630$27,000
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$31,569$27,000
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$28,231$26,745
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$22,803$16,672

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $38,068 one year after graduation and $48,951 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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