Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Bachelor's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus earn a median of $45,050 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 52% of first-year earnings.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University Lewisburg | $51,120 | $23,250 |
| Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster | $45,300 | $19,250 |
| Villanova University Villanova | $45,088 | $27,000 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg | $44,068 | $26,000 |
| Dickinson College Carlisle | $39,694 | $19,000 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana | $37,374 | $26,466 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $30,970 | $23,852 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $29,617 | $27,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg | $29,617 | $27,000 |
| Susquehanna University Selinsgrove | $23,699 | $27,000 |
| Allegheny College Meadville | $21,822 | $27,000 |
| Washington & Jefferson College Washington | $19,700 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $45,050 one year after graduation and $57,837 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.