U.S. median for this major: $51,296.
College Scorecard field of study; 23 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 55% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,120.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,981. College Scorecard.
University of West Georgia Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of West Georgia'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 | $10,339 | $46,526 | 3.1 years |
| $30–48k | $10,523 | $47,354 | 3.1 years |
| $48–75k | $12,957 | $58,307 | 3.9 years |
| $75–110k | $15,471 | $69,620 | 4.6 years |
| $110k+ | $16,810 | $75,645 | 5.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (25% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other graduates 4 years after graduating ($48,611) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,095 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.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other at Georgia colleges
Every Georgia college we cover that reports Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 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 | Georgia Southern University | $53,981 | $26,120 | $15,267 | 55% |
| 2 | University of West Georgia | $48,611 | $26,500 | $12,786 | 43% |
| 3 | Kennesaw State University | $42,832 | — | $15,048 | 52% |
2 more Georgia colleges offer Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 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 University of West Georgia, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of West Georgia
- Acceptance rate: 52% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 43% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,587
- Full cost breakdown · all 40 majors · overview
University of West Georgia Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other questions
How much do University of West Georgia Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other graduates earn?
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other graduates of University of West Georgia earn a median $48,611 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other graduates across 4 colleges is $51,296.
How much debt do University of West Georgia Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other graduates of University of West Georgia is $26,500, about 55% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,120.
Is University of West Georgia a good school for Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other in Georgia?
On pay, Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other graduates of University of West Georgia earn $48,611 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Georgia colleges ($48,611) and $2,685 below the U.S. median ($51,296). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of West Georgia rank for Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other in Georgia?
Of 3 Georgia colleges reporting Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other graduate earnings, University of West Georgia ranks 2nd. The highest is Georgia Southern University at $53,981.
What jobs do Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $77,210 in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 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: “University of West Georgia Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-west-georgia/majors/foreign-languages-literatures-and-linguistics-other (College Scorecard and BLS data).