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Other Foreign Languages

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Other Foreign Languages.

Entry Level Salary
$38,233
Median Salary
$79,316
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
29.8%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $3,172,640
Entry (Early)
$38,233
Median (Prime)
$79,316
High (Prime)
$82,000

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
-111k
+240k
+262k
$25k / yr
-201k
+150k
+172k
$50k / yr
-291k
+60k
+82k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
27
27
$25k / yr
Never
34
33
$50k / yr
Never
46
43

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-185%
138%
158%
$50k / yr
-134%
28%
38%
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 Rate43%
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

5.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$18,218
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,733|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%

Postsecondary teachers

4.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$24,190
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$71,813|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%

Management occupations

4.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$77,203
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$109,309|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Lawyers, judges, and related workers

3.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$85,747
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$139,028|$155,120
openings
31,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.5%

Secondary school teachers

2.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$51,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$66,038|$70,930
openings
70,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.2%

Software developers

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$109,309
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$122,808|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%

Education and childcare administrators

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$36,436
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,307|$102,260
openings
44,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.1%

Accountants and auditors

1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,592
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$66,910|$83,680
openings
115,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%

Clergy

1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$32,940
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,514|$60,810
openings
19,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.4%

Teaching assistants

1.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$16,935
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$29,271|$37,010
openings
201,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A

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
american sign language.Undergrad Certificate64$26,284 - $66,762
american sign language.Associate's Degree94$22,261 - $50,779
american sign language.Bachelor's Degree41$28,583 - $70,859
american sign language.Master's Degree5$68,341 - $78,197
classics and classical languages, literatures, and linguistics.Bachelor's Degree217$36,135 - $52,639
classics and classical languages, literatures, and linguistics.Master's Degree38Data N/A
classics and classical languages, literatures, and linguistics.Doctoral Degree34Data N/A
east asian languages, literatures, and linguistics.Undergrad Certificate11Data N/A
east asian languages, literatures, and linguistics.Associate's Degree8Data N/A
east asian languages, literatures, and linguistics.Bachelor's Degree130$38,455 - $84,146
east asian languages, literatures, and linguistics.Master's Degree18Data N/A
east asian languages, literatures, and linguistics.Doctoral Degree13Data N/A
foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, other.Undergrad Certificate1$65,173 - $65,173
foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, other.Bachelor's Degree27$48,611 - $69,274
foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, other.Master's Degree6Data N/A
foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, other.Doctoral Degree5Data N/A
germanic languages, literatures, and linguistics.Undergrad Certificate11Data N/A
germanic languages, literatures, and linguistics.Bachelor's Degree245$42,989 - $94,569
germanic languages, literatures, and linguistics.Master's Degree25Data N/A
germanic languages, literatures, and linguistics.Doctoral Degree23Data N/A
middle/near eastern and semitic languages, literatures, and linguistics.Undergrad Certificate7Data N/A
middle/near eastern and semitic languages, literatures, and linguistics.Bachelor's Degree50$74,514 - $75,147
middle/near eastern and semitic languages, literatures, and linguistics.Doctoral Degree13Data N/A
romance languages, literatures, and linguistics.Undergrad Certificate35$43,914 - $67,513
romance languages, literatures, and linguistics.Associate's Degree63$36,098 - $61,799
romance languages, literatures, and linguistics.Bachelor's Degree759$23,001 - $114,368
romance languages, literatures, and linguistics.Master's Degree131$53,660 - $79,671
romance languages, literatures, and linguistics.Doctoral Degree68$105,394 - $105,394
slavic, baltic and albanian languages, literatures, and linguistics.Bachelor's Degree97$68,311 - $81,198
slavic, baltic and albanian languages, literatures, and linguistics.Master's Degree11Data N/A
slavic, baltic and albanian languages, literatures, and linguistics.Doctoral Degree12Data N/A