Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Western Illinois 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 Illinois
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (38 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois University | $36,396* | $50,309 | — | — |
| Illinois State University | $49,448* | $46,915 | $22,375 | 0.45 |
| Northern Illinois University | $40,586* | $49,420 | $21,250 | 0.52 |
| DePaul University | $39,207* | $50,296 | $27,000 | 0.69 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $38,942* | $53,827 | $21,800 | 0.56 |
| Wheaton College | $37,025* | $47,994 | $26,650 | 0.72 |
| National Median | $34,497* | — | $22,722 | 0.66 |
Other Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University Normal | $16,021 | $49,448 | $22,375 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $12,700 | $40,586 | $21,250 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $44,460 | $39,207 | $27,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $16,004 | $38,942 | $21,800 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $43,930 | $37,025 | $26,650 |
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 Western Illinois University, approximately 28% 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 10 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.