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French German Latin And Other Common Foreign Language Studies

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for French German Latin And Other Common Foreign Language Studies.

Entry Level Salary
$37,300
Median Salary
$80,388
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
23.6%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $3,215,520
Entry (Early)
$37,300
Median (Prime)
$80,388
High (Prime)
$82,350

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.

Lifetime Value Added (NPV)

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-120k
+249k
+264k
$25k / yr
-210k
+159k
+174k
$50k / yr
-300k
+69k
+84k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
27
27
$25k / yr
Never
34
33
$50k / yr
Never
45
43

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-193%
146%
160%
$50k / yr
-138%
32%
39%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate50.2%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.

Top Professions

Elementary and middle school teachers

7.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$42,874
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$65,880|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%

Secondary school teachers

6.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$48,233
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,670|$70,930
openings
70,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.2%

Postsecondary teachers

5.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$20,854
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,057|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%

Management occupations

4.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$41,175
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,753|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Lawyers, judges, and related workers

3.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$52,833
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$144,821|$155,120
openings
31,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.5%

Education and childcare administrators

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$57,645
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$91,107|$102,260
openings
44,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.1%

Physicians

2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$70,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$205,876|$271,090
openings
20,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.6%

Interpreters and translators

1.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$42,509
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$46,940|$60,170
openings
6,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2%

Registered nurses

1.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$58,951
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$77,000|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%

Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive

1.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$32,186
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$42,874|$47,540
openings
163,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): -6%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
legal professions and studies, other.Undergrad Certificate1Data N/A
legal professions and studies, other.Associate's Degree7$35,544 - $50,792
legal professions and studies, other.Bachelor's Degree25$43,968 - $93,811
legal professions and studies, other.Post-bacc Certificate3$102,110 - $102,110
legal professions and studies, other.Master's Degree33$65,794 - $254,326
legal professions and studies, other.First Professional Degree10$33,020 - $133,189
legal professions and studies, other.Graduate Certificate4$115,357 - $143,205
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Undergrad Certificate45$39,457 - $69,517
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Associate's Degree41$28,754 - $57,487
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Bachelor's Degree297$29,715 - $88,098
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Master's Degree113$54,989 - $95,625
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Doctoral Degree63$84,478 - $84,478
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Graduate Certificate10Data N/A
teaching english or french as a second or foreign language.Undergrad Certificate28$10,611 - $52,187
teaching english or french as a second or foreign language.Bachelor's Degree55$33,207 - $79,175
teaching english or french as a second or foreign language.Post-bacc Certificate9$105,783 - $105,783
teaching english or french as a second or foreign language.Master's Degree186$36,489 - $96,469
teaching english or french as a second or foreign language.Doctoral Degree5Data N/A
teaching english or french as a second or foreign language.Graduate Certificate52$55,966 - $106,313