Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA

CIP 16.01

$30,635Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,607Median earnings 4 years after
$49,017Median earnings 5 years after
$21,627Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $30,635 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 $21,627, about 71% 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 Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$37,389$22,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $30,635 one year after graduation and $49,017 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,627.

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