Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX

CIP 16.09

$27,138Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,224Median earnings 4 years after
$45,243Median earnings 5 years after
$11,945Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $27,138 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 $11,945, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$57,858$19,730
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$46,860$14,000
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
$40,562—
Texas State University
San Marcos
$35,781$21,750
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$34,929$18,947
Baylor University
Waco
$34,649$26,228
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston
$34,003—
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$30,505$15,634
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso
$30,291$23,778
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$25,814$19,750
University of North Texas
Denton
$24,880$20,135

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make?

The median salary is $27,138 one year after graduation and $45,243 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,945.

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