Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 16.01

$37,389Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,263Median earnings 4 years after
$62,956Median earnings 5 years after
$22,500Median federal debt
53Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $37,389 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 $22,500, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$45,122$18,879
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
$43,923—
George Mason University
Fairfax
$40,105$19,500
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$30,635$21,627

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $37,389 one year after graduation and $62,956 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.

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