Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Grinnell College graduates in romance languages, literatures, and linguistics earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grinnell 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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| 129 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $55,168 | $56,090 | #119 | — |
| 130 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $55,113 | $52,645 | #151 | $41,866 |
| 131 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $55,075 | $48,338 | #190 | $39,714 |
| 132 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $54,983 | $57,835 | #87 | $28,691 |
| 133 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $54,965 | $57,816 | #94 | $34,702 |
| 134 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $54,839 | $52,195 | #157 | $28,999 |
| 135 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $54,541 | $55,452 | #121 | $35,781 |
Other Majors at Grinnell College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $110,724 | $46,791 | #48 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $109,892 | $84,449 | #114 of 349 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,518 | $36,662 | #147 of 565 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,638 | — | #98 of 476 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $57,752 | $28,507 | #39 of 82 |
| Biology | $56,275 | $37,170 | #480 of 841 |
| History | $54,703 | $39,687 | #135 of 459 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $53,105 | $38,598 | #100 of 110 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,854 | — | #544 of 576 |
| Sociology | — | $28,216 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $20,111 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grinnell College romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,691 one year after graduating and $54,983 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grinnell College rank for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics?
Among 225 colleges reporting earnings for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates, Grinnell College ranks #132 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is romance languages, literatures, and linguistics at Grinnell College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics ($55,000), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,814.
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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.