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Adams State University offers Colorado's most affordable Romance Languages program at just $14,173 in net costs, while the University of Denver charges $36,037 for the same field. This stark $22,000 price difference reflects Colorado's mix of accessible public options and premium private institutions. Colorado's growing tourism industry, particularly in mountain resort communities, increasingly values multilingual professionals who can serve international visitors. The state's 11 programs show remarkable variation in outcomes, with graduation rates spanning from 31.6% at Adams State to 86% at Colorado College, giving students clear trade-offs between cost and completion rates.
11
Programs
$14,173 – $36,037
Net Price Range
$28,951
Avg. Program Earnings
55.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,173 $9,776 31.6% 99.2%
2 $15,331 $9,712 41.5% 81.8%
3 $16,431 $9,712 45.3% 84.8%
4 $16,773 $11,083 50.7% 91.9%
5 $17,339 $9,670 43.1% 91.0%
6 $18,457 $12,010 51.3% 78.5%
7 $19,133 $10,017 47.4% 74.6%
8 $21,480 $16,430 75.0% 80.7%
9 $22,689 $43,980 61.1% 76.1%
10 $31,678 $67,932 86.0% 16.3%
11 $36,037 $59,340 78.0% 77.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost difference between Colorado's cheapest and most expensive Romance Languages programs?

Adams State University charges $14,173 net while University of Denver costs $36,037, a $22,000 gap driven by public versus private funding models. Public institutions like Adams State receive state support and charge in-state tuition of just $9,776, while private schools like Denver rely on tuition revenue.

How do graduation rates compare across Colorado's most affordable Romance Languages programs?

The five cheapest programs show graduation rates from 31.6% at Adams State to 50.7% at Western Colorado University. This means students at the most affordable option face significantly lower completion odds, with only about one in three graduates finishing their degree.

Where can Romance Languages graduates expect the highest earnings in Colorado?

University of Northern Colorado graduates earn $37,208 annually, more than double the $17,162 earned by Colorado Mesa graduates. Northern Colorado costs just $3,126 more in net price but delivers substantially better financial outcomes.

Does Colorado offer good job prospects for Romance Languages graduates?

Colorado's tourism industry, aerospace companies like Ball Aerospace, and tech sector create demand for multilingual professionals. The state's international business connections and resort communities provide opportunities for language skills, though earnings data shows wide variation from $17,162 to $37,208.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.