Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at Del Mar College
Ranked 4th of 5 associate programs in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Del Mar College's associate program in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services earn a median $25,504 one year after graduating, rising to $59,848 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $48,276 for this field, ranking 4th of 5 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.
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