Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Skidmore College graduates in romance languages, literatures, and linguistics earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Skidmore 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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| 104 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $56,943 | $61,055 | #61 | — |
| 105 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $56,795 | $52,239 | #156 | — |
| 106 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $56,609 | $49,850 | #182 | — |
| 107 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $56,595 | $53,867 | #140 | $40,204 |
| 108 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $56,575 | $58,869 | #77 | $42,722 |
| 109 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $56,442 | $57,385 | #96 | — |
| 110 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $56,282 | $55,297 | #123 | $35,767 |
Other Majors at Skidmore College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $104,708 | — | #95 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $93,229 | $54,378 | #13 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,091 | $42,756 | #129 of 565 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $67,645 | $30,632 | #18 of 64 |
| Social Work | $61,428 | — | #31 of 420 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,602 | $30,480 | #32 of 423 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,512 | — | #172 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,029 | $26,058 | #213 of 576 |
| Psychology | $47,282 | $29,107 | #685 of 1027 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,351 | $16,417 | #119 of 255 |
| Biology | — | $39,235 | — |
| Sociology | — | $35,128 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Skidmore College romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,204 one year after graduating and $56,595 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Skidmore College rank for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics?
Among 225 colleges reporting earnings for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates, Skidmore College ranks #107 by median pay four years after graduation, and #140 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is romance languages, literatures, and linguistics at Skidmore College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.