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Doctor's Degree in Romance Languages

Doctor’s Degrees in Romance Languages

376 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 77 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in romance languages. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 39.6% of romance languages graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Romance Languages Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 376 people earned their doctor's degree in romance languages. This earns it the #68 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for romance languages students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in romance languages. About 62.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 142
Women 234
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The racial-ethnic distribution of romance languages doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 82
White 117
International Students 149
Other Races/Ethnicities 17
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There are 77 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in romance languages. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for romance languages majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 15 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from IU Bloomington. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
13 Yearly Graduations
38% Women

University of Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from UChicago.

12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from Ohio State. Of these students, 67% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
11 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from The Graduate Center. About 47% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
73% Women

University of Pennsylvania is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from UPenn.

10 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from Columbia. About 62% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Davis. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from UC Davis. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from University of Virginia. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from UT Austin. Of these students, 100% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

7 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from FIU. About 80% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
7 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from Johns Hopkins.

#10

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from UC Berkeley. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
6 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from UK. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
6 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Colorado Boulder is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from CU - Boulder.

#13

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
6 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from Boston U. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

New York University

New York, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from NYU. Of these students, 50% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from Florida State. Of these students, 50% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
6 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Houston is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from UH. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
6 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from UNC Chapel Hill. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to romance languages that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Linguistics & Literature 428
Classical Languages & Literature 85
East Asian Languages 72
Germanic Languages 49
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 39

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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