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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #301 | Chicago, IL | $32,711 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $10,691 | 70.4% | 16.8% | |
| #302 | Allegheny CollegePrivate | Meadville, PA | $32,569 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $12,227 | 58.5% | 66.5% |
| #303 | Beloit CollegePrivate | Beloit, WI | $32,382 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $16,637 | 57.4% | 67.2% |
| #304 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | Lynchburg, VA | $32,117 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $30,504 | 99.3% | 63.5% |
| #305 | Monmouth CollegePrivate | Monmouth, IL | $32,036 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $12,780 | 86.6% | 60.1% |
| #306 | Clarksville, TN | $32,030 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $12,559 | 96.0% | 44.5% | |
| #307 | Shippensburg, PA | $32,029 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $18,253 | 85.5% | 51.6% | |
| #308 | Greeley, CO | $31,793 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $14,505 | 86.4% | 51.3% | |
| #309 | San Diego, CA | $31,664 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $9,655 | 34.4% | 78.3% | |
| #310 | Conway, AR | $31,598 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $14,387 | 90.5% | 53.3% | |
| #311 | Eckerd CollegePrivate | Saint Petersburg, FL | $31,227 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $26,746 | 78.7% | 67.6% |
| #312 | Laredo, TX | $30,965 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $2,677 | 46.0% | 48.9% | |
| #313 | El Paso, TX | $30,962 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $9,413 | 99.9% | 46.0% | |
| #314 | University At AlbanyPublic | Albany, NY | $30,810 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $13,066 | 69.9% | 63.9% |
| #315 | Knoxville, TN | $30,771 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $9,397 | 46.0% | 73.5% | |
| #316 | Greensboro, NC | $30,605 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $6,479 | 89.8% | 57.9% | |
| #317 | Buffalo, NY | $30,409 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $10,684 | 75.9% | 36.0% | |
| #318 | University Of WyomingPublic | Laramie, WY | $30,409 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $7,602 | 97.4% | 59.9% |
| #319 | Kearney, NE | $30,409 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $13,187 | 85.8% | 59.8% | |
| #320 | University Center, MI | $30,409 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $10,545 | 72.9% | 53.8% |
