Where Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all linguistic, comparative, bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | — | $38,368 | — |
| Georgetown University | $28,278 | $61,644 | +118% |
| University of North Georgia | $32,521 | $56,394 | +73% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $30,524 | $55,469 | +82% |
| University of California-Berkeley | $25,059 | $55,407 | +121% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Linguistic, Comparative, bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (10 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville | $12,922 | $25,921* | $38,368 | $24,500* | — |
 Western Illinois UniversityMacomb | $14,952 | $37,155* | — | $29,875* | 0.80 |
 University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign | $16,004 | $25,921* | — | $19,500* | 0.75 |
 Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale | $13,244 | $25,921* | — | $24,500* | 0.95 |
| National Median | — | $27,449* | — | $20,718* | 0.75 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with linguistic, comparative, graduates
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Interpreters and Translators
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, approximately 32% 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 3 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.