Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelor's Degree
osu.eduEarnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | — | $56,802 | — |
| University of Rhode Island | $65,249 | $83,184 | +27% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $41,286 | $47,834 | +16% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $44,390 | $39,104 | -12% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus | $12,859 | $44,390* | $56,802 | — | — |
 University of Rhode IslandKingston | $16,408 | $65,249* | $83,184 | $23,773 | 0.36 |
 Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing | $15,988 | $55,691* | — | $23,000 | 0.41 |
 University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte | $7,214 | $44,390* | $39,104 | $23,405 | 0.53 |
 University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor | $17,228 | $41,286* | $47,834 | $18,602 | 0.45 |
 University of Puget SoundTacoma | $59,900 | $20,916* | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $44,390* | — | $23,202 | 0.52 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with germanic 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 Ohio State University-Main Campus, 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 national median of 5 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.