# Whitworth University: Spanish / French / Romance Languages (bachelor's)

Spokane, WA. IPEDS 237066, CIP 16.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/whitworth-university/majors/spanish-french-romance-languages

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,795 (U.S. median for this major: $56,122 across 225 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $22,000)
- Rank in WA: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (6 colleges, $57,899): -$1,104
- Versus the U.S. median: +$673

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,795 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,788 | $69,670 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $18,242 | $75,704 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $20,358 | $84,486 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $26,525 | $110,079 | 6.6 years |
| 110k+ | $34,641 | $143,760 | 8.7 years |

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

## Spanish / French / Romance Languages at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University | $65,380 | $19,121 | $21,193 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $58,705 | $13,559 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $58,705 | $13,559 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Seattle University | $57,093 | $23,319 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Whitworth University | $56,795 | $26,000 | $26,534 | 71% |
| University of Puget Sound | $56,052 | $27,000 | $38,394 | 68% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $99,410 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $102,670 WA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $41,840 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $61,750 WA, $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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