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Bachelor's+4% vs national median70 grads tracked

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at State University of New York at Buffalo

Ranked 14th of 37 bachelor's programs in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,197
middle 50%: $19,797 – $35,899
Median · 5 years out
$52,311
middle 50%: $36,715 – $61,958
Median · 10 years out
$63,270
middle 50%: $49,606 – $86,601

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of State University of New York at Buffalo's bachelor's program in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics earn a median $26,197 one year after graduating, rising to $63,270 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% above the national median of $50,227 for this field, ranking 14th of 37 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
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,891 total interest

Same major at other universities

College of William & Mary
$56,249 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$55,369 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$55,181 · 5 yrs out
Macalester College
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Randolph - Macon College
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$52,508 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Gustavus Adolphus College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Saint Olaf College
$50,881 · 5 yrs out
Hollins University
$50,676 · 5 yrs out
Loyola University Chicago
$50,539 · 5 yrs out
University of Mary Washington
$50,227 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at State University of New York at Buffalo

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$174,817 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$170,712 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$164,239 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,500 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,130 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$143,491 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$141,998 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$137,588 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$131,463 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$114,606 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$113,140 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$109,745 · 5 yrs out

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