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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #281 | Edinburg, TX | $34,037 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $5,006 | 84.8% | 49.3% | |
| #282 | Cleveland, OH | $33,993 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $13,058 | 95.5% | 48.9% | |
| #283 | Plattsburgh, NY | $33,993 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $10,585 | 75.2% | 58.8% | |
| #284 | Marquette, MI | $33,993 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $9,098 | 70.0% | 50.8% | |
| #285 | University Of DaytonPrivate | Dayton, OH | $33,993 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $25,086 | 61.7% | 81.5% |
| #286 | Saint Cloud, MN | $33,993 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $9,772 | 95.0% | 46.9% | |
| #287 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | Saint Peter, MN | $33,993 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $15,799 | 61.8% | 75.8% |
| #288 | University Of Mount UnionPrivate | Alliance, OH | $33,993 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $18,754 | 80.1% | 64.9% |
| #289 | New York UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $33,850 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $16,816 | 9.4% | 88.5% |
| #290 | University Of KentuckyPublic | Lexington, KY | $33,598 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $10,267 | 92.4% | 69.9% |
| #291 | Valdosta, GA | $33,565 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $9,443 | 83.5% | 41.7% | |
| #292 | Portland, OR | $33,461 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $11,558 | 90.9% | 53.1% | |
| #293 | Truman State UniversityPublic | Kirksville, MO | $33,442 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $7,322 | 80.0% | 68.4% |
| #294 | John Carroll UniversityPrivate | University Heights, OH | $33,281 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $22,972 | 81.1% | 76.5% |
| #295 | Saint Louis, MO | $33,264 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $10,019 | 57.2% | 56.9% | |
| #296 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | Bronx, NY | $32,925 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $2,047 | 55.4% | 49.3% |
| #297 | Cuny York CollegePublic | Jamaica, NY | $32,925 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $3,267 | 59.4% | 30.3% |
| #298 | Bowdoin CollegePrivate | Brunswick, ME | $32,925 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $3,275 | 8.0% | 95.6% |
| #299 | Carrollton, GA | $32,925 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $12,779 | 49.4% | 42.7% | |
| #300 | Elon UniversityPrivate | Elon, NC | $32,925 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $27,108 | 67.3% | 83.0% |
