Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (59 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Bryn Mawr College$20,861
Bucknell University$51,120$69,653$24,6250.48
Franklin and Marshall College$45,300$19,2500.42
Villanova University$45,088$69,309$27,0000.60
Gettysburg College$44,068$26,0000.59
Dickinson College$39,694$52,987$19,0000.48
National Median$34,497$22,7220.66

Other Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Bucknell University
Lewisburg
$64,772$51,120$24,625
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
$68,380$45,300$19,250
Villanova University
Villanova
$64,701$45,088$27,000
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg
$64,230$44,068$26,000
Dickinson College
Carlisle
$63,475$39,694$19,000

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 Bryn Mawr College, approximately 14% 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.