# Georgia Southern University: Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other (bachelor's)

Statesboro, GA. IPEDS 139931, CIP 16.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-southern-university/majors/foreign-languages-literatures-and-linguistics-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,644
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,981 (U.S. median for this major: $51,296 across 4 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,120 (U.S. median $26,120)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (3 colleges, $48,611): +$5,370
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,685

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,981 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,162 | $53,756 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,564 | $55,533 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $14,965 | $66,145 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,408 | $81,363 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $19,789 | $87,467 | 4.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University | $53,981 | $26,120 | $15,267 | 55% |
| University of West Georgia | $48,611 | $26,500 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Kennesaw State University | $42,832 | not reported | $15,048 | 52% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $75,480 GA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported metro, $57,880 GA, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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