Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Bachelor's degree · Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ

CIP 16.01

$16,796Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,883Median earnings 4 years after
$53,565Median earnings 5 years after
$22,345Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn a median of $16,796 one year after completing the program. 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 $22,345, about 133% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah
$31,622$22,925
Montclair State University
Montclair
$23,754$26,375

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick make?

The median salary is $16,796 one year after graduation and $53,565 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,345.

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