Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Wofford College graduates in romance languages, literatures, and linguistics earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wofford 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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| 62 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $61,487 | $55,949 | #120 | $43,472 |
| 63 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $61,364 | $63,955 | #38 | — |
| 64 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $61,241 | $57,272 | #103 | $41,865 |
| 65 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $61,200 | $67,861 | #25 | $39,499 |
| 66 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $60,875 | $65,328 | #34 | — |
| 67 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $60,797 | $55,321 | #122 | $29,330 |
| 68 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $60,672 | $61,704 | #55 | $30,970 |
Other Majors at Wofford College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,520 | $64,267 | #269 of 349 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,643 | $57,335 | #203 of 452 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,906 | $48,055 | #43 of 84 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,576 | $51,552 | #283 of 796 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,661 | $34,277 | #146 of 565 |
| Biology | $61,484 | $24,287 | #293 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,036 | $34,478 | #82 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,044 | $30,824 | #133 of 265 |
| Psychology | $52,046 | $34,429 | #393 of 1027 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $43,428 | — |
| History | — | $30,189 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wofford College romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,499 one year after graduating and $61,200 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wofford College rank for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics?
Among 225 colleges reporting earnings for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates, Wofford College ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is romance languages, literatures, and linguistics at Wofford College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for romance languages, literatures, and linguistics ($55,000), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,269.
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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.