Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Bachelor's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 16.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,925Median earnings 4 years after
$38,552Median earnings 5 years after
$23,499Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at Portland State University earn a median of $20,452. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,984 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,888–$69,881). Median debt is $23,499, about 115% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Reed College
Portland
$25,561$20,758
University of Oregon
Eugene
$23,615$20,680

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $20,452 and $38,552 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,499.

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