Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Amherst College
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Amherst College graduates in romance languages, literatures, and linguistics earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Amherst 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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| 70 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $60,352 | $62,526 | #46 | — |
| 71 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $60,311 | $59,255 | #75 | $29,102 |
| 72 | Furman University Greenville, SC | $60,280 | $66,841 | #28 | — |
| 73 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $60,212 | $53,023 | #146 | $49,322 |
| 74 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $60,177 | $54,797 | #128 | $40,260 |
| 75 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $60,001 | $62,013 | #52 | $38,478 |
| 76 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $59,914 | $61,537 | #56 | — |
Other Majors at Amherst College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $142,680 | $100,596 | #40 of 349 |
| Economics | $141,730 | $90,568 | #10 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $124,324 | $78,500 | #11 of 309 |
| History | $103,601 | $56,444 | #4 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $69,204 | $45,786 | #14 of 82 |
| Area Studies | $68,618 | $49,149 | #14 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $65,195 | $41,979 | #26 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,754 | $61,125 | #237 of 565 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $40,120 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $38,387 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Amherst College romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,322 one year after graduating and $60,212 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Amherst College rank for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics?
Among 225 colleges reporting earnings for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates, Amherst College ranks #73 by median pay four years after graduation, and #146 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is romance languages, literatures, and linguistics at Amherst College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics ($55,000).
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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.