U.S. median for this major: $56,122.
College Scorecard field of study; 20 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 27% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $59,898. College Scorecard.
Rockhurst University Spanish / French / Romance Languages: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Missouri colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Spanish / French / Romance Languages nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Rockhurst University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,797 | $93,468 | 2.7 years |
| $30–48k | $19,895 | $81,570 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $21,997 | $90,188 | 2.6 years |
| $75–110k | $26,522 | $108,740 | 3.2 years |
| $110k+ | $30,348 | $124,427 | 3.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (69% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Spanish / French / Romance Languages graduates 4 years after graduating ($69,747) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $34,309 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Spanish / French / Romance Languages at Missouri colleges
Every Missouri college we cover that reports Spanish / French / Romance Languages 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 | Rockhurst University | $69,747 | $19,000 | $25,884 | 75% |
| 2 | Saint Louis University | $56,943 | $27,000 | $24,398 | 80% |
21 more Missouri colleges offer Spanish / French / Romance Languages but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Spanish / French / Romance Languages 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 Rockhurst University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Rockhurst University
- Acceptance rate: 70% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 75% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $67,102
- Full cost breakdown · all 44 majors · overview
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Rockhurst University Spanish / French / Romance Languages questions
How much do Rockhurst University Spanish / French / Romance Languages graduates earn?
Spanish / French / Romance Languages graduates of Rockhurst University earn a median $69,747 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Spanish / French / Romance Languages graduates across 225 colleges is $56,122.
How much debt do Rockhurst University Spanish / French / Romance Languages graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Spanish / French / Romance Languages graduates of Rockhurst University is $19,000, about 27% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,000.
Where does Rockhurst University rank for Spanish / French / Romance Languages in Missouri?
Of 2 Missouri colleges reporting Spanish / French / Romance Languages graduate earnings, Rockhurst University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Spanish / French / Romance Languages graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $61,200 in the Kansas City, MO-KS 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: “Rockhurst University Spanish / French / Romance Languages: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/rockhurst-university/majors/spanish-french-romance-languages (College Scorecard and BLS data).