Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Bachelor's degree · Duke University · Durham, NC

CIP 16.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$88,098Median earnings 4 years after
$94,560Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at Duke University earn a median of $50,279. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,984 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,888–$69,881).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
East Carolina University
Greenville
$35,561$24,250
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$34,099$19,000
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$24,658$16,782
Appalachian State University
Boone
$24,657$20,625
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$24,058$25,832

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $50,279 and $94,560 after five years.

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