Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Bachelor's degree · Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Stony Brook University earn a median of $43,821 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 $16,781, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $54,327 | $20,250 |
| Colgate University Hamilton | $53,541 | $16,900 |
| CUNY York College Jamaica | $46,882 | — |
| Fordham University Bronx | $44,073 | $27,000 |
| Hamilton College Clinton | $41,946 | $12,000 |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs | $40,204 | — |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $39,825 | $26,137 |
| CUNY Queens College Queens | $37,654 | — |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York | $37,442 | — |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $35,941 | $6,989 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $33,419 | $15,610 |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $32,718 | $17,263 |
| University at Albany Albany | $30,810 | $20,000 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $30,534 | — |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $28,999 | $19,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Stony Brook University make?
The median salary is $43,821 one year after graduation and $43,596 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,781.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.