Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Minnesota State University-Mankato · Mankato, MN

CIP 16.09

$37,845Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,905Median earnings 4 years after
$64,308Median earnings 5 years after
$18,825Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Minnesota State University-Mankato earn a median of $37,845 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 $18,825, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Winona State University
Winona
$41,866$19,750
Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead
$40,212$27,000
St Olaf College
Northfield
$32,094$24,830
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$31,622$20,500
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
$31,174$23,394

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato make?

The median salary is $37,845 one year after graduation and $64,308 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,825.

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