Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Monmouth College
Monmouth, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Monmouth College graduates in romance languages, literatures, and linguistics earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Monmouth College Compares for Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
All 225 colleges reporting romance languages, literatures, and linguistics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $114,368 | $124,935 | #1 | $47,208 |
| 2 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $94,964 | $96,579 | #2 | $45,088 |
| 3 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $93,769 | $95,336 | #3 | $57,858 |
| 4 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $89,275 | $84,971 | #6 | $33,419 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $88,114 | $77,211 | #13 | — |
| 6 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $85,619 | $91,853 | #5 | $46,030 |
| 7 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $84,654 | $80,573 | #7 | $39,825 |
| 8 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $83,961 | $79,913 | #8 | $44,073 |
| 9 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $81,802 | $77,859 | #11 | $53,541 |
| 10 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $79,925 | $92,519 | #4 | $32,356 |
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| 164 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $51,519 | $46,879 | #200 | $32,934 |
| 165 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $51,433 | $53,382 | #145 | $35,591 |
| 166 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $51,412 | $48,934 | #186 | $25,979 |
| 167 | Monmouth College Monmouth, IL | $51,377 | $50,478 | #174 | $32,036 |
| 168 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $51,294 | $55,029 | #125 | $37,553 |
| 169 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $51,157 | $54,450 | #130 | $28,603 |
| 170 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $51,151 | $50,256 | #177 | $40,586 |
Other Majors at Monmouth College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,326 | — | #570 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,916 | $43,162 | #538 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,093 | $29,027 | #413 of 610 |
| Psychology | $47,329 | — | #682 of 1027 |
| Economics | — | $47,048 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,462 | — | #541 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,058 | — | #601 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $32,103 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Monmouth College romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,036 one year after graduating and $51,377 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Monmouth College rank for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics?
Among 225 colleges reporting earnings for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates, Monmouth College ranks #167 by median pay four years after graduation, and #174 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is romance languages, literatures, and linguistics at Monmouth College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics ($55,000), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.