Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Oakland University · Rochester Hills, MI

CIP 16.09

$35,411Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,443Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$24,856Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Oakland University earn a median of $35,411 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 $24,856, about 70% 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
Hope College
Holland
$35,992$27,000
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$35,658$27,000
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 Oakland University make?

The median salary is $35,411 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,856.

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