# University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus: Linguistics (bachelor's)

Pittsburgh, PA. IPEDS 215293, CIP 16.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-campus/majors/linguistics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,859
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,416 (U.S. median for this major: $50,571 across 89 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,000 (U.S. median $20,556)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$845

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,416 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,709 | $61,484 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,371 | $76,791 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $23,192 | $96,943 | 6.2 years |
| 75-110k | $31,567 | $131,950 | 8.4 years |
| 110k+ | $36,008 | $150,513 | 9.6 years |

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

## Linguistics at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $51,416 | $22,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $48,495 | $27,000 | $15,699 | 55% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $81,350 Pittsburgh, PA, $78,800 PA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $62,730 Pittsburgh, PA, $57,040 PA, $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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