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Doctor’s Degrees in Romance Languages

301 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in romance languages is offered at 77 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 32% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 30.9% of romance languages graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Romance Languages Majors

In 2020-2021, 301 doctor's degrees were awarded to romance languages majors. This makes it the 68th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in romance languages at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 975
Doctor’s Degree 301
Graduate Certificate 28

Earnings of Romance Languages Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for romance languages majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for romance languages majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in romance languages. About 61.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 117
Women 184
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The racial-ethnic distribution of romance languages doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 5
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 78
White 92
International Students 93
Other Races/Ethnicities 21
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There are 77 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in romance languages. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for romance languages students seekinga doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The romance languages program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The romance languages program at University of Chicago awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from Ohio State. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. The romance languages program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The romance languages program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to romance languages majors at Columbia. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#7

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from UC Davis. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. The romance languages program at University of Virginia - Main Campus awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to romance languages majors at UT Austin. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to romance languages majors at FIU. About 71% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for romance languages majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to romance languages majors at Johns Hopkins. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#10

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The romance languages program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The romance languages program at University of Kentucky awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to romance languages majors at UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The romance languages program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from Boston U. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

New York University

New York, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The romance languages program at New York University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in romance languages from Florida State. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Houston comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in romance languages. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. The romance languages program at University of Houston awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in romance languages. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to romance languages majors at UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to romance languages that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Linguistics & Literature 427
Classical Languages & Literature 67
East Asian Languages 57
Germanic Languages 55
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 51

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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