Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | — | $48,608 | — |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | $30,439 | $67,306 | +121% |
| Middlebury College | $30,439 | $67,306 | +121% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $59,206 | $64,087 | +8% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of Colorado BoulderBoulder | $16,430 | — | $48,608 | — | — |
 University of Massachusetts-BostonBoston | $15,496 | $59,206 | $64,087 | — | — |
 University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee | $10,020 | $44,585 | — | — | — |
 Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyMonterey | — | $30,439 | $67,306 | — | — |
| Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury | $65,280 | $30,439 | $67,306 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $37,512 | — | — | — |
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 University of Colorado Boulder, approximately 15% 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.