Best Colleges for Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics programs prepare students to analyze language structures, cultural contexts, and literary traditions across French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and other Romance language families. Graduates typically earn around $32,323 annually in entry-level positions, often pursuing careers in education, translation, international business, or cultural organizations.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize schools with strong study abroad partnerships, native-speaking faculty, and diverse course offerings spanning linguistics theory, literary analysis, and cultural studies. Look for programs that emphasize both oral proficiency and written communication skills. With 315 schools offering this major nationwide, students have numerous options to find programs that align with their specific language interests and career goals.

Schools Ranked

$48,406

Avg. Program Earnings

82.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Amherst College Amherst, Massachusetts	$67,101	93.4%	private-nonprofit
2	University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana	$54,630	96.8%	private-nonprofit
3	Georgetown University Washington, District of Columbia	$52,107	94.3%	private-nonprofit
4	Boston College Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts	$52,107	91.0%	private-nonprofit
5	Duke University Durham, North Carolina	$52,107	95.8%	private-nonprofit
6	Hamilton College Clinton, New York	$50,439	91.3%	private-nonprofit
7	Williams College Williamstown, Massachusetts	$49,644	96.6%	private-nonprofit
8	Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania	$49,136	86.2%	private-nonprofit
9	Saint Johns University Collegeville, Minnesota	$48,849	75.7%	private-nonprofit
10	Lafayette College Easton, Pennsylvania	$48,823	88.1%	private-nonprofit
11	New Jersey City University Jersey City, New Jersey	$48,600	38.7%	public
12	Villanova University Villanova, Pennsylvania	$48,432	92.4%	private-nonprofit
13	Colgate University Hamilton, New York	$47,260	90.5%	private-nonprofit
14	University of Richmond University of Richmond, Virginia	$47,260	87.8%	private-nonprofit
15	Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, Minnesota	$46,478	54.1%	public
16	University of Portland Portland, Oregon	$46,087	80.4%	private-nonprofit
17	Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington	$46,087	49.9%	public
18	Rice University Houston, Texas	$45,696	95.7%	private-nonprofit
19	Tufts University Medford, Massachusetts	$45,500	93.3%	private-nonprofit
20	Utah Valley University Orem, Utah	$44,971	40.7%	public
21	Columbia University in the City of New York New York, New York	$44,942	95.0%	private-nonprofit
22	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$43,993	83.8%	public
23	Marist College Poughkeepsie, New York	$43,798	79.8%	private-nonprofit
24	Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas	$43,426	83.3%	private-nonprofit
25	University of Southern California Los Angeles, California	$42,682	92.0%	private-nonprofit