U.S. median for this major: $50,571.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 39% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $20,556.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,522. College Scorecard.
Linguistics at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Linguistics graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida | $48,198 | $19,912 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 2 | Florida Atlantic University | $46,915 | $18,500 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 3 | University of South Florida | $43,813 | $16,500 | $9,812 | 77% |
4 more Florida colleges offer Linguistics but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Linguistics graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Interpreters and Translators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FAU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FAU
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,746
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at FAU
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- English$47,642
- History$46,960
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$48,428
- Philosophy—
FAU Linguistics questions
How much do FAU Linguistics graduates earn?
Linguistics graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median $46,915 four years after graduating and $32,756 one year after. The U.S. median for Linguistics graduates across 89 colleges is $50,571.
How much debt do FAU Linguistics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Linguistics graduates of Florida Atlantic University is $18,500, about 39% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $20,556.
Where does FAU rank for Linguistics in Florida?
Of 3 Florida colleges reporting Linguistics graduate earnings, Florida Atlantic University ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Florida at $48,198.
What jobs do Linguistics graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $60,410 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $72,040 nationally. Others include interpreters and translators.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Atlantic University Linguistics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/linguistics (College Scorecard and BLS data).