Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Wheaton College graduates in romance languages, literatures, and linguistics earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton 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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| 207 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $44,520 | $46,941 | #199 | — |
| 208 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $43,345 | $39,441 | #215 | — |
| 209 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $42,692 | $38,847 | #217 | $24,453 |
| 210 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $42,635 | $41,889 | #213 | $37,025 |
| 211 | Transylvania University Lexington, KY | $42,439 | $48,054 | #193 | — |
| 212 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $42,369 | $47,975 | #194 | — |
| 213 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $42,232 | $44,908 | #204 | $38,054 |
Other Majors at Wheaton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $84,829 | $62,889 | #138 of 368 |
| Computer Science | — | $81,470 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $80,258 | $55,300 | #41 of 84 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $69,566 | $32,375 | #32 of 156 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $65,230 | $40,084 | #64 of 118 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,695 | $39,321 | #157 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,647 | $32,723 | #182 of 576 |
| Psychology | $49,974 | $31,658 | #512 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,374 | $47,714 | #322 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $45,069 | — |
| Religious Education | $42,605 | $31,892 | #7 of 12 |
| Music | $40,329 | $26,540 | #181 of 268 |
| Philosophy | $40,076 | — | #82 of 86 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,363 | $23,202 | #292 of 423 |
| Anthropology | $37,501 | — | #174 of 188 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | — | $29,986 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,025 one year after graduating and $42,635 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College rank for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics?
Among 225 colleges reporting earnings for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates, Wheaton College ranks #210 by median pay four years after graduation, and #213 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is romance languages, literatures, and linguistics at Wheaton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics ($55,000), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.