# Wofford College: Spanish / French / Romance Languages (bachelor's)

Spartanburg, SC. IPEDS 218973, CIP 16.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wofford-college/majors/spanish-french-romance-languages

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,499
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,200 (U.S. median for this major: $56,122 across 225 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,269 (U.S. median $22,000)
- Rank in SC: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (4 colleges, $60,740): +$460
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,078

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.05 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,200 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,493 | $34,397 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,627 | $47,089 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $10,830 | $43,862 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,092 | $77,323 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $23,770 | $96,269 | 3.5 years |

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

## Spanish / French / Romance Languages at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $70,584 | $26,500 | $22,253 | 87% |
| Wofford College | $61,200 | $25,269 | $18,732 | 84% |
| Furman University | $60,280 | $26,955 | $30,308 | 79% |
| College of Charleston | $56,122 | $26,370 | $18,960 | 66% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $62,910 Spartanburg, SC, $62,580 SC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $61,040 Spartanburg, SC, $50,860 SC, $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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