Romance Languages at Boston University
If you plan to study Romance Languages, you may want to check out the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston University sits in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 romance languages graduations were recorded at Boston University.
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Studying Online at Boston University
Many students take online classes at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Romance Languages Rankings at Boston University
Rankings can help you compare Boston University’s Romance Languages program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Romance Languages Graduates from Boston University
Students who complete Boston University’s Romance Languages program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,093 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 4 years | $57,180 |
| 5 years | $54,222 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Romance Languages graduates from Boston University report median earnings of $57,180, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Romance Languages graduates at Boston University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Romance Languages graduates at Boston University are 67% women (10) and 33% men (5).
Romance Languages Bachelor’s Program at Boston University
Of the 6 bachelor’s romance languages graduates at Boston University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 45%.*
Romance Languages Master’s Program at Boston University
Among the 4 master’s romance languages graduates at Boston University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages master’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Romance Languages master’s degree recipients at Boston University, higher than the national average of 41%.*
Romance Languages Doctoral Program at Boston University
Of the 5 doctoral romance languages graduates at Boston University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Romance Languages doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, above the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Romance Languages Concentrations at Boston University
This Romance Languages program at Boston University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| French Language & Literature | 5 |
| Spanish Language & Literature | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Romance Languages Graduates
Graduates of the Romance Languages program at Boston University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Romance Languages graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.