Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.
Where CUNY City College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all romance languages, literatures, and linguistics bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY City College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY City College | $23,932 | $48,531 | +103% |
| Cornell University | $33,419 | $69,029 | +107% |
| Colgate University | $53,541 | $65,215 | +22% |
| Hamilton College | $41,946 | $57,565 | +37% |
| Stony Brook University | $43,821 | $57,201 | +31% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (75 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CUNY City CollegeNew York | $7,340 | $23,932 | $48,531 | $19,212* | — |
 Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York | $69,045 | $54,327 | $52,718 | $20,250* | 0.37 |
 Colgate UniversityHamilton | $67,024 | $53,541 | $65,215 | $16,900* | 0.32 |
 CUNY York CollegeJamaica | $7,358 | $46,882 | — | —* | — |
 Fordham UniversityBronx | $61,992 | $44,073 | $52,464 | $27,000* | 0.61 |
 Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook | $10,560 | $43,821 | $57,201 | $19,212* | 0.44 |
| National Median | — | $34,497 | — | $22,722* | 0.66 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics in New York
- Columbia University in the City of New York$54,327
- Colgate University$53,541
- CUNY York College$46,882
- Fordham University$44,073
- Stony Brook University$43,821
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 CUNY City College, approximately 60% 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 26 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.