Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Washington State University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Washington
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Washington (13 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | $27,755* | $50,962 | — | — |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $34,572* | $46,896 | $13,559 | 0.39 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $34,572* | $46,896 | $13,559 | 0.39 |
| Gonzaga University | $29,859* | — | $27,000 | 0.90 |
| Seattle University | $28,082* | $43,735 | $23,319 | 0.83 |
| Eastern Washington University | $27,427* | $43,658 | $20,518 | 0.75 |
| National Median | $34,497* | — | $22,722 | 0.66 |
Other Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs in Washington
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle | $12,643 | $34,572 | $13,559 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma | $12,817 | $34,572 | $13,559 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane | $53,500 | $29,859 | $27,000 |
| Seattle University Seattle | $54,285 | $28,082 | $23,319 |
| Eastern Washington University Cheney | $8,353 | $27,427 | $20,518 |
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 Washington State University, approximately 26% 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 8 similar programs in WA. Actual outcomes may vary.