Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Hope College · Holland, MI

CIP 16.09

$35,992Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,328Median earnings 4 years after
$54,230Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Hope College earn a median of $35,992 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 $27,000, about 75% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Calvin University
Grand Rapids
$38,068$19,500
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 Hope College make?

The median salary is $35,992 one year after graduation and $54,230 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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