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Doctoral (Research)-4% vs national median99 grads tracked

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Purdue University

Ranked 20th of 31 doctoral (research) programs in Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$61,003
middle 50%: $45,413 – $75,444
Median · 5 years out
$72,848
middle 50%: $63,214 – $88,474
Median · 10 years out
$76,644
middle 50%: $33,960 – $91,460

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Purdue University's doctoral (research) program in Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics earn a median $61,003 one year after graduating, rising to $76,644 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $75,525 for this field, ranking 20th of 31 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,773 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Iowa
$75,525 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$75,306 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$74,996 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$74,901 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Albany
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$73,014 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$72,836 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$72,786 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Buffalo
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Boulder
$72,273 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$72,273 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Purdue University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$122,253 · 5 yrs out

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