Master’s Degrees in Romance Languages
Education Levels of Romance Languages Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 969 people earned their master's degree in romance languages. This earns it the #116 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in romance languages is $56,257. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $53,371 and the high is $61,648.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for romance languages students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in romance languages. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 323 |
| Women | 646 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of romance languages master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 328 |
| White | 306 |
| International Students | 245 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 57 |
Most Popular Romance Languages Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 179 colleges that offer a master’s degree in romance languages. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Middlebury College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for romance languages majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in romance languages from Middlebury. Of these students, 61% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Middlebury graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,257.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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, 28 people received their master's degree in romance languages from Columbia. About 60% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia University in the City of New York romance languages graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,257.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in romance languages. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in romance languages from NMSU Main Campus. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. New Mexico State University - Main Campus romance languages graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,257.
The 4th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their master'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, 22 people received their master's degree in romance languages from NYU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. New York University romance languages graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,257.
The 5th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Northridge. Each year, around 40,300 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, 19 people received their master's degree in romance languages from CSUN. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. California State University - Northridge romance languages graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,257.
The 5th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Orleans. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in romance languages from UNO. Of these students, 64% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,257.
Southern Oregon University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,675 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,553 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in romance languages from Southern Oregon University. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southern Oregon University romance languages graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,257.
University of Nebraska at Kearney comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in romance languages. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in romance languages from UNK. About 78% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in romance languages at University of Nebraska at Kearney make a median salary of 56,257.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in romance languages. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in romance languages from UW - Madison. Of these students, 83% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Madison romance languages graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,257.
The 10th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in romance languages from University of Arizona. About 69% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in romance languages at University of Arizona make a median salary of 56,257.
California State University - Bakersfield comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 11,700 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, 16 people received their master's degree in romance languages from CSUB. About 67% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Bakersfield romance languages graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,257.
The 10th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in romance languages from The Graduate Center. About 46% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Graduate Center, CUNY romance languages graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,257.
University of Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in romance languages from UF. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,257.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in romance languages. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in romance languages from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in romance languages at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 56,257.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in romance languages. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in romance languages from UIUC. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in romance languages at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 56,257.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in romance languages from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in romance languages at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of 56,257.
Harvard University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in romance languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in romance languages from Harvard. Harvard University romance languages graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,257.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in romance languages. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in romance languages from IU Bloomington. About 69% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Indiana University - Bloomington romance languages graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,257.
San Jose State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in romance languages. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in romance languages from San Jose State. About 67% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. San Jose State University romance languages graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,257.
The 19th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in romance languages from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in romance languages at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 56,257.
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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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