Romance Languages at Georgetown University
If you are interested in studying Romance Languages, you may want to check out the program at Georgetown University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Georgetown University is located in Washington, DC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 romance languages degrees were granted at Georgetown University.
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Online Class Availability at Georgetown University
Distance learning is available at Georgetown University. Among 20,031 students, 2,625 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,344 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Romance Languages Rankings at Georgetown University
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgetown University’s Romance Languages program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 211 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #206 of 209 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 211 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #206 of 209 |
Earnings for Romance Languages Graduates from Georgetown University
Graduates of Georgetown University’s Romance Languages program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,870 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $57,978 |
| 4 years | $64,611 |
| 5 years | $65,175 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Romance Languages graduates from Georgetown University report median earnings of $64,611, compared with $103,843 for all Georgetown University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Romance Languages graduates from Georgetown University stands at $17,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Romance Languages graduates at Georgetown University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Romance Languages graduates at Georgetown University are 72% women (28) and 28% men (11).
Romance Languages Bachelor’s Program at Georgetown University
Of the 21 bachelor’s romance languages graduates at Georgetown University, 81% were women (17) and 19% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgetown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 48% of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgetown University, above the national average of 45%.*
Romance Languages Master’s Program at Georgetown University
Of the 12 master’s romance languages degrees awarded at Georgetown University, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages master’s degree recipients at Georgetown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 25% of Romance Languages master’s degree recipients at Georgetown University, lower than the national average of 41%.*
Romance Languages Doctoral Program at Georgetown University
Of the 6 doctoral romance languages degrees awarded at Georgetown University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages doctoral degree recipients at Georgetown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
*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 Georgetown University
The Romance Languages program at Georgetown University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| French Language & Literature | 12 |
| Italian Language & Literature | 2 |
| Spanish Language & Literature | 25 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Romance Languages Graduates
Students who finish Romance Languages program at Georgetown University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Romance Languages majors, 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.