Home › University of Washington-Seattle Campus › Romance Languages

Romance Languages at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,572/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (58% exposed)

Job Market Large (75,000 openings/yr)

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #30 of 198 Romance Languages & Literatures programs Top 25%

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	$592K	$579K	$522K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.7x	11.5x	10.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.4x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	38%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	44	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,572

Out-of-state: $167,988 (3.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,940

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,019

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,643

78% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,572 track close to the $34,637 national median for Romance Languages programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 11.5x 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 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $14,019 in median debt against $34,572 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #30 out of 198 programs, University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Romance Languages program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $34,572 to $61,643 over five years (78% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Washington-Seattle Campus

With a 43% acceptance rate, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 31,588 students in Seattle, WA.

See all programs and financial aid at University of Washington-Seattle Campus →

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

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Romance Languages at Other Schools

Other Majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Is a Trade Program a Better Fit?

For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Romance Languages program score?

This program scores 44/100 — 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 does University of Washington-Seattle Campus rank so high for Romance Languages?

The #30 ranking out of 198 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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