Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

UConn-Avery Point's Romance Languages program lands right at Connecticut's median for first-year earnings, but here's what makes it intriguing: graduates see a 60% salary jump by year four, climbing to over $52,000. That trajectory puts it above the national median for Romance Languages programs, which typically start around $34,500. Among Connecticut's 18 programs in this field, this ranks in the 60th percentile—solidly middle-of-the-pack for the state.

The debt picture is manageable at $24,377, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.74—meaning graduates owe about nine months' worth of their starting salary. That's reasonable for a humanities degree, particularly one that shows strong earnings growth. The question is whether that $32,795 starting point feels sustainable for your child during those crucial first years after graduation.

Fair warning: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary considerably from these medians. The strong four-year earnings suggest many graduates either advance in their initial roles or transition into better-paying positions. If your child is considering this path, focus on what they plan to do with the degree—whether translation, teaching, international business, or graduate school—since Romance Languages is often a foundation for specialized career training rather than a direct career path itself.