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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
$35,397
Median Salary
$78,094
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
24.0%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $3,123,760
Entry (Early)
$35,397
Median (Prime)
$78,094
High (Prime)
$80,232

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
-137k
+228k
+245k
$25k / yr
-227k
+138k
+155k
$50k / yr
-317k
+48k
+65k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
27
27
$25k / yr
Never
35
34
$50k / yr
Never
48
45

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
$25k / yr
-209%
127%
143%
$50k / yr
-146%
22%
30%
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).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate49.3%
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
$40,609
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,558|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%

Secondary school teachers

6.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$47,823
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$67,681|$64,530
openings
72,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%

Postsecondary teachers

5.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$20,825
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,793|$81,600
openings
136,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%

Management occupations

4.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$40,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$96,793|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%

Lawyers, judges, and related workers

4.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$51,325
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$141,586|$144,040
openings
34,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4%

Education and childcare administrators

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$60,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$88,000|$100,650
openings
45,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%

Physicians

2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$54,145
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$202,590|N/A
openings
22,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.8%

Interpreters and translators

1.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$41,296
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$40,000|$59,440
openings
6,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.7%

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

1.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$29,988
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$41,650|$46,290
openings
202,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%

Registered nurses

1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$57,269
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,513|$93,600
openings
189,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).

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 Certificate3$54,579 - $54,579
legal professions and studies, other.Associate's Degree9$35,544 - $50,792
legal professions and studies, other.Bachelor's Degree32$43,968 - $93,811
legal professions and studies, other.Post-bacc Certificate4$102,110 - $102,110
legal professions and studies, other.Master's Degree37$65,794 - $254,326
legal professions and studies, other.First Professional Degree12$64,862 - $133,189
legal professions and studies, other.Graduate Certificate3$115,357 - $143,205
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Undergrad Certificate50$39,457 - $69,517
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Associate's Degree47$57,487 - $57,487
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Bachelor's Degree307$29,715 - $88,098
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Master's Degree117$67,132 - $95,625
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Doctoral Degree64$84,478 - $84,478
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Graduate Certificate12Data N/A
linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services.Level 999Data N/A
teaching english or french as a second or foreign language.Undergrad Certificate30$10,611 - $52,187
teaching english or french as a second or foreign language.Bachelor's Degree64$33,207 - $79,175
teaching english or french as a second or foreign language.Post-bacc Certificate17Data N/A
teaching english or french as a second or foreign language.Master's Degree205$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 Certificate56$55,966 - $106,313
teaching english or french as a second or foreign language.Level 9918$40,585 - $75,099