Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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

CIP 16.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$34,922Median earnings 3 years after

$49,323Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $34,922. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,000 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,411–$73,324).

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Vanderbilt University Nashville	$47,208	$12,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville make?

The median salary is $34,922 and $49,323 after five years.

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