Program Analysis
At $32,094/yr, Romance Languages & Literatures graduates from St Olaf College land near the $34,637 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
An earnings multiple of 2.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 58% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,830 debt-to-$32,094 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #171 out of 198 programs, St Olaf College's financial outcomes for Romance Languages & Literatures trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.