Associate325 grads tracked
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Austin Community College
Ranked 1st of 2 associate programs in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$40,266
middle 50%: $26,733 – $54,462
Median · 5 years out
$55,024
middle 50%: $36,560 – $71,378
Median · 10 years out
$68,838
middle 50%: $45,903 – $91,109
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
This associate degree program in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics starts with a $40k median salary. Graduates see significant growth, reaching $69k by their tenth year.
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
7.5 yrs
≈ $8,688 total interest
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