Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Bachelor's degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,667Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$24,915Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at Michigan State University earn a median of $65,667. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,984 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,888–$69,881). Median debt is $24,915, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$27,699$13,720
Wayne State University
Detroit
$20,939$20,195

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services graduates from Michigan State University make?

The median salary is $65,667.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,915.

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