Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI

CIP 16.09

$41,033Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,795Median earnings 4 years after
$58,023Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Marquette University earn a median of $41,033 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 $19,500, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay
$43,126$25,375
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$42,722$24,339
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire
$41,109$22,628
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse
$37,018$24,190
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
$36,411$21,731
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
$35,720$20,000
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$33,705$20,500
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
$26,584—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $41,033 one year after graduation and $58,023 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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