General
Other Foreign Languages
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Other Foreign Languages.
Entry Level Salary
$37,756
Median Salary
$76,692
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
30.5%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,067,680
Entry (Early)
$37,756
Median (Prime)
$76,692
High (Prime)
$78,785
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 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
-115k
+216k
+233k
$25k / yr
-205k
+127k
+143k
$50k / yr
-295k
+37k
+54k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
28
27
$25k / yr
Never
35
34
$50k / yr
Never
50
47
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-189%
116%
132%
$50k / yr
-136%
17%
25%
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 Rate43.1%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Postsecondary teachers
5.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$23,598
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,888|$81,600
openings
136,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%
Elementary and middle school teachers
4.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$17,698
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$58,994|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%
Management occupations
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$40,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$98,919|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Lawyers, judges, and related workers
3.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$83,300
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$132,239|$144,040
openings
34,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4%
Secondary school teachers
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$47,195
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,154|$64,530
openings
72,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%
Education and childcare administrators
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$35,397
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,539|$100,650
openings
45,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%
Software developers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$106,190
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$123,145|$133,080
openings
115,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.8%
Clergy
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$32,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$67,530|$60,820
openings
23,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$46,856
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$45,020|$47,320
openings
125,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5%
Top executives
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$95,647
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$173,359|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
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.