Best Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$110,917
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$56,254
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Southern Methodist University
Grad rate: 82.8% |
TX | +$416,748 | $66,964 | $82,532 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
New York University
Grad rate: 87.8% |
NY | +$286,099 | $60,261 | $79,121 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Temple University
Grad rate: 76.3% |
PA | +$32,381 | $45,609 | $39,799 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Saint Norbert College
Grad rate: 72.5% |
WI | +$8,946 | $45,257 | $56,194 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Cabrillo College
Grad rate: 35.3% |
CA | -$189,585 | $33,702 | $23,625 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degrees by State
Browse Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.