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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161 | Nacogdoches, TX | $42,682 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $11,426 | 88.3% | 51.7% | |
| #162 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | Baltimore, MD | $42,682 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $19,154 | 76.3% | 80.5% |
| #163 | Rowan UniversityPublic | Glassboro, NJ | $42,495 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $15,180 | 77.8% | 68.3% |
| #164 | Wilmington, NC | $42,495 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $11,837 | 74.0% | 70.7% | |
| #165 | Denison UniversityPrivate | Granville, OH | $42,411 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $15,093 | 16.9% | 80.1% |
| #166 | University Of OregonPublic | Eugene, OR | $42,359 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $15,975 | 85.1% | 71.5% |
| #167 | Colby CollegePrivate | Waterville, ME | $42,326 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $6,072 | 6.8% | 90.2% |
| #168 | Saint Mary's CollegePrivate | Notre Dame, IN | $42,153 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $17,918 | 81.1% | 76.5% |
| #169 | University Of KansasPublic | Lawrence, KS | $42,135 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $10,908 | 88.2% | 68.8% |
| #170 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | Grand Rapids, MI | $41,960 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $20,249 | 71.3% | 77.4% |
| #171 | Allendale, MI | $41,931 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $11,395 | 94.7% | 68.7% | |
| #172 | University Of IowaPublic | Iowa City, IA | $41,905 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $13,811 | 84.7% | 73.1% |
| #173 | Irvine, CA | $41,866 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $6,485 | 25.6% | 86.0% | |
| #174 | Reno, NV | $41,750 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $12,126 | 85.3% | 62.5% | |
| #175 | University Of HoustonPublic | Houston, TX | $41,697 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $10,327 | 69.5% | 64.9% |
| #176 | Richmond, VA | $41,671 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $12,830 | 93.1% | 65.4% | |
| #177 | William & MaryPublic | Williamsburg, VA | $41,565 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $6,616 | 32.7% | 91.0% |
| #178 | Lamar UniversityPublic | Beaumont, TX | $41,565 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $9,565 | 85.7% | 37.2% |
| #179 | Washington CollegePrivate | Chestertown, MD | $41,565 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $13,498 | 65.5% | 74.1% |
| #180 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | Spokane, WA | $41,565 Median Foreign Languages Earnings | $23,364 | 76.0% | 86.9% |
