# James Madison University: Linguistics (bachelor's)

Harrisonburg, VA. IPEDS 232423, CIP 16.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/linguistics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,122
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,366 (U.S. median for this major: $50,571 across 89 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,398 (U.S. median $20,556)
- Rank in VA: 3 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Linguistics at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Military Institute | $73,971 | not reported | $17,113 | 76% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $68,263 | $22,500 | $24,953 | 86% |
| James Madison University | $62,366 | $18,398 | $23,322 | 80% |
| George Mason University | $58,931 | $21,850 | $17,915 | 68% |
| Christopher Newport University | $53,564 | not reported | $23,015 | 72% |
| University of Mary Washington | $53,282 | $20,500 | $20,667 | 66% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $45,607 | $26,000 | $23,433 | 63% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $78,300 Harrisonburg, VA, $72,170 VA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $40,580 Harrisonburg, VA, $63,030 VA, $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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