Bachelor’s Degrees in Romance Languages
Education Levels of Romance Languages Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,494 people earned their bachelor's degree in romance languages. This earns it the #44 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in romance languages at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,494 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,088 |
| Master’s Degree | 969 |
| Associate Degree | 950 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 376 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 99 |
| Graduate Certificate | 67 |
Earnings of Romance Languages Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in romance languages is $34,510. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,719 and the high is $39,770.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in romance languages is $24,453. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,952 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,331.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $291.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in romance languages. About 76.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,199 |
| Women | 7,295 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of romance languages bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 282 |
| Black or African American | 357 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,211 |
| White | 4,902 |
| International Students | 260 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 482 |
Most Popular Romance Languages Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 859 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in romance languages. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Wisconsin - Madison tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for romance languages majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from UW - Madison. Of these students, 79% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in romance languages at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 34,510.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from U-M. Of these students, 85% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor romance languages graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,510.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in romance languages. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from BYU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Brigham Young University - Provo romance languages graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,510.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from University of Virginia. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. University of Virginia - Main Campus romance languages graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,510.
University of Arizona is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in romance languages. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from University of Arizona. About 75% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,510.
University of California - Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from UC Davis. About 81% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in romance languages at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 34,510.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from UNM. About 73% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in romance languages at University of New Mexico - Main Campus make a median salary of 34,510.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in romance languages. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from Ohio State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Ohio State University - Main Campus romance languages graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,510.
Florida International University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in romance languages. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from FIU. Of these students, 78% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,510.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in romance languages. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from UMass Amherst. About 66% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in romance languages at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 34,510.
San Diego State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in romance languages. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from SDSU. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that SDSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,510.
The 12th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus romance languages graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,510.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from UNC Charlotte. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in romance languages at University of North Carolina at Charlotte make a median salary of 34,510.
University of Oregon is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in romance languages. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from UO. Of these students, 70% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,510.
The 14th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from IU Bloomington. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,510.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in romance languages. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from UCLA. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in romance languages at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 34,510.
University of Rhode Island is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from URI. Of these students, 69% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that URI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,510.
University of Nevada - Reno is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from UNR. Of these students, 71% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,510.
The 19th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from NYU. About 76% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York University romance languages graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,510.
The 20th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in romance languages from UA. About 80% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in romance languages at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 34,510.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to romance languages that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Literature | 4,817 |
| East Asian Languages | 1,282 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 1,121 |
| Germanic Languages | 779 |
| American Sign Language | 473 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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