Where Luther College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all romance languages, literatures, and linguistics bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther College | — | $40,717 | — |
| University of Iowa | $28,746 | $53,160 | +85% |
| Grinnell College | $28,691 | $47,618 | +66% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $34,702 | $46,139 | +33% |
| Iowa State University | $37,909 | $45,851 | +21% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (21 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Luther CollegeDecorah | $50,320 | $30,211* | $40,717 | $27,000 | — |
 Iowa State UniversityAmes | $10,497 | $37,909* | $45,851 | $23,748 | 0.63 |
 University of Northern IowaCedar Falls | $9,728 | $34,702* | $46,139 | $23,251 | 0.67 |
 Central CollegePella | $20,988 | $30,211* | — | $27,000 | 0.89 |
 University of IowaIowa City | $10,964 | $28,746* | $53,160 | $23,702 | 0.82 |
 Grinnell CollegeGrinnell | $64,862 | $28,691* | $47,618 | $17,814 | 0.62 |
| National Median | — | $34,497* | — | $22,722 | 0.66 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates
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 Luther College, approximately 19% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in IA. Actual outcomes may vary.