Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Pacific Lutheran University
Bachelor's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all romance languages, literatures, and linguistics bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Pacific Lutheran University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Lutheran University | $24,773 | $43,793 | +77% |
| University of Puget Sound | $25,035 | $55,125 | +120% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $34,572 | $46,896 | +36% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $34,572 | $46,896 | +36% |
| Western Washington University | $26,557 | $44,176 | +66% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Washington
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Washington (13 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma | $50,964 | $24,773 | $43,793 | $26,500* | — |
 University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle | $12,643 | $34,572 | $46,896 | $13,559* | 0.39 |
 University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma | $12,817 | $34,572 | $46,896 | $13,559* | 0.39 |
 Gonzaga UniversitySpokane | $53,500 | $29,859 | — | $27,000* | 0.90 |
 Seattle UniversitySeattle | $54,285 | $28,082 | $43,735 | $23,319* | 0.83 |
 Eastern Washington UniversityCheney | $8,353 | $27,427 | $43,658 | $20,518* | 0.75 |
| 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 Pacific Lutheran University, approximately 33% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.