Foreign Languages programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $18,401 to $76,134. Across 241 programs, the variation in median earnings demonstrates why program selection matters significantly for career trajectories in this field.
Leading the list is Duke University, achieving the highest program earnings of $76,134. Boston College follows at $74,286, while Bucknell University rounds out the top three at $69,653, demonstrating how top-performing programs deliver strong graduate outcomes that justify their positioning in the rankings.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #261 | Richmond, KY | $36,828 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $7,107 | 78.1% | 49.7% | |
| #262 | Monmouth, OR | $36,768 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $16,131 | 98.7% | 44.8% | |
| #263 | Willamette UniversityPrivate | Salem, OR | $36,617 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $14,603 | 79.1% | 72.7% |
| #264 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | Atlanta, GA | $36,512 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $13,552 | 62.3% | 53.7% |
| #265 | Indianapolis, IN | $36,383 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $5,748 | 81.4% | 53.9% | |
| #266 | Arcata, CA | $36,201 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $8,090 | 98.8% | 46.6% | |
| #267 | Dominican UniversityPrivate | River Forest, IL | $36,141 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $10,934 | 79.8% | 62.4% |
| #268 | Millersville, PA | $36,042 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $13,632 | 89.4% | 54.4% | |
| #269 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | Syracuse, NY | $35,954 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $21,505 | 41.7% | 81.3% |
| #270 | Vassar CollegePrivate | Poughkeepsie, NY | $35,658 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $15,964 | 17.7% | 89.1% |
| #271 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | Greenville, NC | $35,561 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $11,128 | 90.1% | 62.1% |
| #272 | Depauw UniversityPrivate | Greencastle, IN | $35,416 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $12,267 | 54.1% | 80.0% |
| #273 | Ball State UniversityPublic | Muncie, IN | $35,194 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $7,233 | 71.6% | 63.3% |
| #274 | Occidental CollegePrivate | Los Angeles, CA | $35,060 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $18,872 | 39.9% | 85.1% |
| #275 | Murfreesboro, TN | $34,701 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $8,371 | 68.0% | 54.0% | |
| #276 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | Waco, TX | $34,649 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $30,674 | 51.0% | 80.2% |
| #277 | Kent, OH | $34,619 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $14,912 | 86.7% | 65.5% | |
| #278 | Duluth, MN | $34,530 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $6,393 | 81.8% | 64.5% | |
| #279 | Fullerton, CA | $34,342 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $2,675 | 86.7% | 69.2% | |
| #280 | Raleigh, NC | $34,099 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $6,200 | 39.9% | 84.6% |
