Associate0% vs national median128 grads tracked
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at South Texas College
Ranked 3rd of 5 associate programs in Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$27,658
middle 50%: $21,488 – $38,771
Median · 5 years out
$48,276
middle 50%: $32,961 – $63,170
Median · 10 years out
$56,272
middle 50%: $36,609 – $66,937
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
South Texas College associate degrees in Linguistic Studies start at a $28k median. Earnings climb to $48k after five years and $56k after ten years.
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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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
9.3 yrs
≈ $11,394 total interest
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