Bachelor's-13% vs national median616 grads tracked
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Ranked 169th of 222 bachelor's programs in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$36,627
middle 50%: $26,212 – $47,479
Median · 5 years out
$50,477
middle 50%: $41,027 – $63,756
Median · 10 years out
$64,689
middle 50%: $48,813 – $88,357
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Romance Languages graduates start with a median salary of $37k. By year 10, median earnings reach $65k.
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?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8.2 yrs
≈ $9,640 total interest
Same major at other universities
Roanoke College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$50,995 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Colorado
$50,891 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
$50,847 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Columbia
$50,806 · 5 yrs out
Lander University
$50,767 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Northwest
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Fort Wayne
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$50,265 · 5 yrs out
University of South Dakota
$50,215 · 5 yrs out
Hollins University
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota Morris
$50,065 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out
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