Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 16.09

$32,508Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,570Median earnings 4 years after
$55,230Median earnings 5 years after
$13,379Median federal debt
67Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $32,508 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 $13,379, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$36,179$23,250
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$35,208$21,500
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$35,191$21,553
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$25,426$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $32,508 one year after graduation and $55,230 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,379.

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