Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Indiana University-Indianapolis

IU Indianapolis's Romance Languages program starts about $5,000 below Indiana's median for the field and trails the state's top programs by $10,000-$14,000 at year one. While graduates manage their debt relatively well—borrowing about $2,000 less than the state average—the initial earnings of $32,084 land this program in the bottom half both nationally and statewide. The 13% earnings growth over four years brings graduates closer to the national median, though they remain shy of typical Indiana outcomes.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates tracked) makes these figures less reliable than programs with larger cohorts, so individual outcomes likely vary more than usual. The school's 81% acceptance rate and accessibility suggest it serves many first-generation college students, but compared to Romance Languages programs at Ball State (matching the state median) or Butler and DePauw (both over $43,000), this program doesn't offer the same earning potential. The manageable debt load prevents this from being a financial disaster, but the combination of below-average earnings and uncertain data should concern parents.

If your child is passionate about Romance languages and considering IU Indianapolis specifically, compare carefully against IU Bloomington's program (similar starting salary but likely different career networks) and schools with stronger placement outcomes. The debt won't be crushing, but the lower earnings compared to state peers suggest limited market advantage in Indiana's job landscape.