Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH

CIP 16.09

$27,815Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,235Median earnings 4 years after
$59,003Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
82Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $27,815 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 $21,500, about 77% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Denison University
Granville
$42,992—
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$39,220$20,702
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$30,504$20,500
Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton
$23,739$18,791
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
$23,537$27,000
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green
$22,734$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $27,815 one year after graduation and $59,003 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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