Romance Languages at Illinois State University
If you are interested in studying Romance Languages, consider the program at Illinois State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Illinois State University is located in Normal, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 romance languages degrees were granted at Illinois State University.
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Studying Online at Illinois State University
Many students take online classes at Illinois State University. Among 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Romance Languages Rankings at Illinois State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Illinois State University’s Romance Languages program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #147 of 211 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #152 of 209 |
Earnings for Romance Languages Graduates from Illinois State University
Those who finish Illinois State University’s Romance Languages program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,648 |
| 2 years | $36,992 |
| 3 years | $42,738 |
| 4 years | $46,915 |
| 5 years | $47,097 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Romance Languages graduates from Illinois State University take home a median $46,915, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Romance Languages graduates from Illinois State University is $22,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Romance Languages graduates at Illinois State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Romance Languages graduates at Illinois State University are 76% women (22) and 24% men (7).
Romance Languages Bachelor’s Program at Illinois State University
Among the 23 bachelor’s romance languages degrees awarded at Illinois State University, 78% were women (18) and 22% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 52% of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, higher than the national average of 45%.*
Romance Languages Master’s Program at Illinois State University
Among the 6 master’s romance languages graduates at Illinois State University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages master’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Romance Languages master’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, lower than the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Romance Languages Concentrations at Illinois State University
The Romance Languages program at Illinois State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| French Language & Literature | 4 |
| Spanish Language & Literature | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for Romance Languages Graduates
Students who finish Romance Languages program at Illinois State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Romance Languages majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.