Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Bachelor's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY

CIP 16.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$53,112Median earnings 5 years after
$15,500Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at Cornell University earn a median of $53,112. 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 $15,500, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$26,703$16,525
Binghamton University
Vestal
$26,353$20,843
CUNY Queens College
Queens
$24,900—
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$24,407$18,938

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $53,112 and $53,112 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,500.

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