# University of Oregon: Linguistics (bachelor's)

Eugene, OR. IPEDS 209551, CIP 16.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-oregon/majors/linguistics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,615
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,886 (U.S. median for this major: $50,571 across 89 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,187 (U.S. median $20,556)
- Rank in OR: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,685

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,886 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,909 | $66,818 | 6.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,760 | $66,192 | 6.4 years |
| 48-75k | $18,364 | $77,129 | 7.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,704 | $103,757 | 10.0 years |
| 110k+ | $31,021 | $130,288 | 12.6 years |

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

## Linguistics at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State University | $51,925 | $29,671 | $9,552 | 53% |
| University of Oregon | $46,886 | $23,187 | $22,182 | 72% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,900 Eugene-Springfield, OR, $79,570 OR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $66,940 Eugene-Springfield, OR, $66,300 OR, $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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