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University of the District of Columbia charges just $6,152 for in-state tuition, creating an $58,838 gap with Georgetown's sticker price for Romance Languages programs. Federal agencies and international organizations throughout Washington employ linguists and cultural specialists, making the capital region particularly attractive for graduates. Net costs range from $14,085 at Gallaudet to $47,919 at Howard, while graduation rates span from 26% to 94% across the seven programs.
7
Programs
$14,085 – $47,919
Net Price Range
$38,264
Avg. Program Earnings
68.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,085 $18,382 46.6% 59.2%
2 $14,693 $6,152 26.3%
3 $32,798 $55,834 81.3% 85.6%
4 $37,454 $64,990 85.2% 49.0%
5 $39,433 $65,081 94.3% 12.2%
6 $41,945 $56,543 78.5% 40.6%
7 $47,919 $33,344 68.9% 53.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of the District of Columbia the most affordable option?

UDC offers the lowest net price at $14,693 and charges just $6,152 for in-state tuition. However, the program shows a 26% graduation rate, significantly lower than private alternatives like Georgetown at 94%.

How do earnings compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Catholic University graduates earn $24,421 despite a net cost of $32,798, while Georgetown graduates earn $52,107 with a net cost of $39,433. Georgetown also maintains the lowest debt burden at $17,500 for borrowers.

Does attending a private university guarantee better outcomes in Romance Languages?

Georgetown achieves a 94% graduation rate with 12% acceptance, while Catholic University accepts 86% of applicants but graduates 81%. American University falls between these at 79% graduation with 41% acceptance rates.

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