Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

CIP 16.09

$25,426Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,289Median earnings 4 years after
$47,480Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at University of North Carolina Wilmington earn a median of $25,426 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 $23,250, about 91% of first-year earnings.

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 at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$32,508$13,379

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $25,426 one year after graduation and $47,480 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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