Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Assumption University

Massachusetts institutions offering Romance Languages degrees show dramatic income variation—from $40,000 to nearly $67,000 in first-year earnings—and Assumption's estimated outcomes place it squarely in the middle tier. Based on comparable programs at similar Massachusetts schools, graduates can expect around $40,000 their first year, with debt around $21,400. That 0.53 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable repayment: roughly half a year's salary in loans.

The challenge is that peer programs in this state typically produce widely different results depending on the institution. Elite liberal arts colleges like Holy Cross and Amherst see their Romance Languages graduates earning 20-30% more, while Assumption appears aligned with state university outcomes. For a school with an 87% admission rate, these estimated figures track reasonably well with what similar accessible institutions deliver.

The real question is career trajectory. Romance Languages degrees often lead to teaching, translation, or roles requiring graduate education—paths where first-year earnings tell only part of the story. If your child plans graduate school, that $21,400 in undergraduate debt could compound significantly. If they're targeting immediate employment in Worcester's job market, similar programs suggest starting salaries that make the debt serviceable but not lucrative. The limited graduate cohort at Assumption means we're working with estimates here, making direct conversations with the department about alumni outcomes particularly valuable.