Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Western Washington University · Bellingham, WA

CIP 16.09

$26,557Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,380Median earnings 4 years after
$59,430Median earnings 5 years after
$17,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Western Washington University earn a median of $26,557 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 $17,500, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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
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 Western Washington University make?

The median salary is $26,557 one year after graduation and $59,430 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,500.

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