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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101 | Austin, TX | $46,889 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $12,972 | 29.1% | 87.6% | |
| #102 | Gallaudet UniversityPrivate | Washington, DC | $46,859 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $12,221 | 60.9% | 46.6% |
| #103 | Honolulu, HI | $46,783 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $7,397 | 69.7% | 62.6% | |
| #104 | Whitewater, WI | $46,775 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $8,426 | 82.8% | 64.3% | |
| #105 | Moorhead, MN | $46,718 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $20,609 | 63.1% | 71.8% | |
| #106 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | Lubbock, TX | $46,691 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $13,922 | 70.9% | 67.5% |
| #107 | George Mason UniversityPublic | Fairfax, VA | $46,560 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $12,197 | 88.8% | 69.3% |
| #108 | Charleston, IL | $46,325 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $11,412 | 67.8% | 45.2% | |
| #109 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $46,312 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $17,519 | 94.1% | 65.1% |
| #110 | Kean UniversityPublic | Union, NJ | $46,175 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $6,593 | 76.9% | 43.4% |
| #111 | Cedar Falls, IA | $46,139 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $10,170 | 94.4% | 68.9% | |
| #112 | Chico, CA | $46,076 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $10,045 | 93.7% | 63.6% | |
| #113 | Champaign, IL | $45,932 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $3,883 | 43.7% | 84.9% | |
| #114 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | Morgantown, WV | $45,930 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $9,217 | 86.3% | 61.2% |
| #115 | Winona State UniversityPublic | Winona, MN | $45,770 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $11,400 | 68.5% | 60.9% |
| #116 | Rice UniversityPrivate | Houston, TX | $45,696 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $3,221 | 7.9% | 95.7% |
| #117 | University Of FloridaPublic | Gainesville, FL | $45,671 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $2,387 | 24.0% | 91.5% |
| #118 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | Medford, MA | $45,500 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $10,526 | 10.1% | 93.3% |
| #119 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | Stony Brook, NY | $45,447 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $12,744 | 49.0% | 77.8% |
| #120 | Columbus, OH | $45,385 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $6,259 | 50.8% | 87.7% |
