Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in California
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (63 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fullerton | — | $44,397 | $8,480 | — |
| University of the Pacific | $43,472 | $55,111 | $23,750 | 0.55 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $40,818 | $50,767 | $11,593 | 0.28 |
| University of California-Irvine | $36,692 | $44,184 | $9,500 | 0.26 |
| Chapman University | $36,546 | — | $20,500 | 0.56 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $36,444 | $36,201 | $19,083 | 0.52 |
| National Median | $34,497 | — | $22,722 | 0.66 |
Other Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Pacific Stockton | $55,340 | $43,472 | $23,750 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $14,850 | $40,818 | $11,593 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $14,237 | $36,692 | $9,500 |
| Chapman University Orange | $62,784 | $36,546 | $20,500 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata | $7,913 | $36,444 | $19,083 |
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 California State University-Fullerton, approximately 47% 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.