Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Washington State University · Pullman, WA

CIP 16.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,918Median earnings 3 years after
$66,735Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Washington State University earn a median of $42,918. 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 Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$34,572$14,019
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$34,572$14,019
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$29,859$27,000
Seattle University
Seattle
$28,082$23,319
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$27,427$18,768
Western Washington University
Bellingham
$26,557$17,500
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma
$25,035$27,000
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$24,773—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Washington State University make?

The median salary is $42,918 and $66,735 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.