Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · William & Mary · Williamsburg, VA

CIP 16.09

$40,260Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,177Median earnings 4 years after
$56,703Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at William & Mary earn a median of $40,260 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 $20,500, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$38,269$14,491

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from William & Mary make?

The median salary is $40,260 one year after graduation and $56,703 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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