Romance Languages Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 858 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Romance Languages. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% of Romance Languages graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Romance Languages Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 12,321 students 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 | 934 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 8,588 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,233 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 339 |
Earnings of Romance Languages Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Romance Languages. About 76.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,001 |
| Women | 6,587 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Romance Languages graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,346 | 50.6% |
| Asian | 258 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,047 | 35.5% |
| Black or African American | 283 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 288 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 150 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 207 | 2.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Romance Languages Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,003 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. This school awarded 386 bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 255 bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 150 bachelor's 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.
Boise State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in Romance Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 135 bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their bachelor's degree in Romance Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in Romance Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 107 bachelor's 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.
Idaho State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 106 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 98 bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middlebury College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 91 bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 90 bachelor's 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.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's 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 California-Davis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 85 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's 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 California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Romance Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in Romance Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Romance Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Bernardino comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. This school awarded 80 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Romance Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's 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.
Romance Languages Majors to Study
| 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 bachelor’s 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.