Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Bachelor's degree · The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN

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$31,713Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,703Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,612Median federal debt
47Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $31,713 one year after completing the program. 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 $20,612, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$34,856$18,578
University of Memphis
Memphis
$23,533$21,279

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville make?

The median salary is $31,713 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,612.

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