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 Ohio

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (45 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Kent State University at Kent$36,517
Denison University$42,992$42,411
Miami University-Oxford$39,220$45,099$20,7020.53
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$30,504$25,0000.82
Ohio State University-Main Campus$27,815$45,838$22,7460.82
Wright State University-Main Campus$23,739$38,524$19,5000.82
National Median$34,497$22,7220.66

Other Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Denison University
Granville
$64,000$42,992
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$17,809$39,220$20,702
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$13,570$30,504$25,000
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$12,859$27,815$22,746
Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton
$11,188$23,739$19,500

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 Kent State University at Kent, approximately 27% 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.