Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at East Carolina University
Bachelor's Degree
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 North Carolina
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (32 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | — | $49,067 | — | — |
| Western Carolina University | $36,179 | $40,330 | $23,250 | 0.64 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $35,208 | $42,064 | $23,250 | 0.66 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $35,191 | $35,624 | $23,029 | 0.65 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $32,508 | $43,128 | $13,500 | 0.42 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $25,426 | $42,495 | $23,751 | 0.93 |
| National Median | $34,497 | — | $22,722 | 0.66 |
Other Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee | $4,532 | $36,179 | $23,250 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $7,214 | $35,208 | $23,250 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $7,593 | $35,191 | $23,029 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $8,989 | $32,508 | $13,500 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $7,317 | $25,426 | $23,751 |
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 East Carolina University, approximately 31% 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.