Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Sam Houston State University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Sam Houston State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Sam Houston State University graduates earn $41k, placing them in the 79th percentile of all romance languages, literatures, and linguistics bachelors programs nationally.
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 Texas
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (54 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State University | $40,562 | $50,101 | — | — |
| Southern Methodist University | $57,858 | $52,597 | $19,730 | 0.34 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $46,860 | $42,963 | $15,500 | 0.33 |
| Texas State University | $35,781 | $44,227 | $22,133 | 0.62 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $34,929 | $53,437 | $19,241 | 0.55 |
| Baylor University | $34,649 | — | $26,228 | 0.76 |
| National Median | $34,497 | — | $22,722 | 0.66 |
Other Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $64,460 | $57,858 | $19,730 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $13,099 | $46,860 | $15,500 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $11,450 | $35,781 | $22,133 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $11,678 | $34,929 | $19,241 |
| Baylor University Waco | $54,844 | $34,649 | $26,228 |
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 Sam Houston State University, approximately 40% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.