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Romance Languages at University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,966/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (58% exposed)

Job Market Large (75,000 openings/yr)

ROI 10.9x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #93 of 198 Romance Languages & Literatures programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Romance Languages graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$617K	$601K	$538K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.2x	10.9x	9.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.4x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	38%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,988

Out-of-state: $178,096 (3.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,052

-2% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,000

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,038

123% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $26,966/yr fall 22% below the $34,637 national median for Romance Languages. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 10.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 58% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $14,000 debt-to-$26,966 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #93 out of 198 programs, University of California-Los Angeles's Romance Languages offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $26,966 to $60,038 over five years (123% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of California-Los Angeles

University of California-Los Angeles admits 9% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, serving a student body of 33,040 in Los Angeles, CA.

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Top Career Paths

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary $77,010/yr

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580/yr

Interpreters and translators $59,440/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of California-Los Angeles's Romance Languages program score?

This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Romance Languages. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Romance Languages to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Romance Languages careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 58% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Romance Languages earnings lower at University of California-Los Angeles?

Lower starting pay at University of California-Los Angeles may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →