Est. Earnings (1yr)
$40,105
Est. from VA median (5 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$21,850
Est. from VA median (5 programs)

Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia

Linguistic, Comparative, bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
William & Mary$40,105*$21,850*
James Madison University$45,122*$52,582$18,398*0.41
Virginia Military Institute$43,923**
George Mason University$40,105*$46,560$21,850*0.54
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University$37,389*$51,652$22,500*0.60
Virginia Commonwealth University$30,635*$41,671$26,000*0.85
National Median$27,449*$20,718*0.75
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Linguistic, Comparative, Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$13,576$45,122$18,398
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
$20,484$43,923
George Mason University
Fairfax
$13,815$40,105$21,850
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$15,478$37,389$22,500
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$16,458$30,635$26,000

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 William & Mary, approximately 12% 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 5 similar programs in VA. Actual outcomes may vary.