Median Earnings (1yr)
$31,624
5th percentile
Sample Size
25
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Temple University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Temple University graduates earn $32k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all romance languages, literatures, and linguistics certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics certificate's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Temple University$31,624$45,609
National Median$36,637$25,8480.71

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 Temple University, approximately 30% 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 25 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.