Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Furman University · Greenville, SC

CIP 16.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,280Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,955Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Furman University earn a median of $60,280. 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 $26,955, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Wofford College
Spartanburg
$39,499$25,269
Clemson University
Clemson
$39,209$24,625
College of Charleston
Charleston
$32,503$22,875
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
$21,411$22,590

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Furman University make?

The median salary is $60,280.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,955.

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