Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at University at Buffalo
Bachelor's Degree
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 New York
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (75 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University at Buffalo | — | $47,487 | $19,500 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $54,327 | $52,718 | $20,250 | 0.37 |
| Colgate University | $53,541 | $65,215 | $16,900 | 0.32 |
| CUNY York College | $46,882 | — | — | — |
| Fordham University | $44,073 | $52,464 | $27,000 | 0.61 |
| Stony Brook University | $43,821 | $57,201 | $19,212 | 0.44 |
| National Median | $34,497 | — | $22,722 | 0.66 |
Other Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $69,045 | $54,327 | $20,250 |
| Colgate University Hamilton | $67,024 | $53,541 | $16,900 |
| CUNY York College Jamaica | $7,358 | $46,882 | — |
| Fordham University Bronx | $61,992 | $44,073 | $27,000 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $10,560 | $43,821 | $19,212 |
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 University at Buffalo, 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.