Romance Languages Associate Degrees
There are 858 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Romance Languages. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and79% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of Romance Languages graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Romance Languages Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,321 people earned theirRomance Languages majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Romance Languages at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 93 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 934 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,588 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,233 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 339 |
Earnings of Romance Languages Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Romance Languages of $47,838 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,134 |
| 4 years | $47,838 |
| 5 years | $56,094 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Romance Languages majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Romance Languages. About 71.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 267 |
| Women | 667 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Romance Languages graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 19.8% |
| Asian | 24 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 668 | 71.5% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 20 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 7 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Romance Languages Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,003 colleges that offer a associate degree in Romance Languages. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Romance Languages students seeking a associate degree is The University of Texas at Austin. This school awarded 386 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their associate degree in Romance Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 150 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their associate degree in Romance Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Romance Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their associate degree in Romance Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 130 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 128 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 109 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in Romance Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Idaho State University is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 106 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 98 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middlebury College is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their associate degree in Romance Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 91 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 90 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their associate degree in Romance Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 85 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 84 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Bernardino is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 80 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 79 associate degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Romance Languages Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8,891 |
| French Language and Literature | 2,001 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 624 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 334 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 259 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Romance Languages that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 7,564 |
| American Sign Language | 2,311 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2,111 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,385 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,084 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.