Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Kean University · Union, NJ

CIP 16.09

$42,750Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,854Median earnings 4 years after
$47,454Median earnings 5 years after
$29,451Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Kean University earn a median of $42,750 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 $29,451, about 69% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Montclair State University
Montclair
$47,487$21,250
New Jersey City University
Jersey City
$39,714$18,232
Rowan University
Glassboro
$33,081$26,000
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
$31,335$20,750
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$31,335$20,750
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
$31,335$20,750
Drew University
Madison
$27,823$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $42,750 one year after graduation and $47,454 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,451.

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