Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at California State University-Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How California State University-Los Angeles graduates compare to all programs nationally
California State University-Los Angeles graduates earn $20k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all romance languages, literatures, and linguistics bachelors programs nationally.
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-Los Angeles | $20,433 | — | $14,957* | — |
| 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-Los Angeles, approximately 66% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.