Where Aquinas College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all romance languages, literatures, and linguistics bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College | — | $40,019 | — |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $22,803 | $58,154 | +155% |
| Hope College | $35,992 | $52,363 | +45% |
| Michigan State University | $35,658 | $46,113 | +29% |
| Western Michigan University | $32,630 | $44,655 | +37% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (26 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids | $38,520 | $34,021* | $40,019 | $27,000* | — |
 Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids | $38,670 | $38,068* | $41,960 | $19,500* | 0.51 |
 Hope CollegeHolland | $40,420 | $35,992* | $52,363 | $27,000* | 0.75 |
 Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing | $15,988 | $35,658* | $46,113 | $28,000* | 0.79 |
 Oakland UniversityRochester Hills | $14,694 | $35,411* | $39,504 | $25,428* | 0.72 |
 Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo | $15,298 | $32,630* | $44,655 | $28,625* | 0.88 |
| National Median | — | $34,497* | — | $22,722* | 0.66 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Aquinas College, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 8 similar programs in MI. Actual outcomes may vary.