by our College Data Analytics Team
[Romance Languages](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/romance-languages/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their romance languages graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying romance languages schools.
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If you want to know which schools send romance languages graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Washington State University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid romance languages graduates in Washington. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a public institution. Romance Languages graduates of Washington State University earn a median of about $66,735 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in romance languages will find them at Central Washington University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Ellensburg, Central Washington University is a public institution. Students who complete the romance languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,845.
Whitworth University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in romance languages, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, romance languages degree recipients from Whitworth University typically earn about $51,233 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned it the #4 place for romance languages. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Early-career romance languages graduates from University Of Washington Seattle Campus make a median of around $61,643 per year.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Puget Sound one of the highest-paying schools for romance languages. University Of Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tacoma. After graduating, romance languages degree recipients from University Of Puget Sound typically earn about $64,370 annually.
Western Washington University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for romance languages. Western Washington University is a public school located in the city of Bellingham. Students who complete the romance languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,430.
Seattle University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for romance languages. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the romance languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,719.
Eastern Washington University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying romance languages schools. Eastern Washington University is a public school located in the town of Cheney. Students who complete the romance languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,661.
Gonzaga University came in at #9 for romance languages graduate earnings this year. Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane. Early-career romance languages graduates from Gonzaga University make a median of around $29,859 per year.
Pacific Lutheran University earned the #10 position for romance languages graduate earnings this year. Pacific Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Tacoma. Romance Languages graduates of Pacific Lutheran University earn a median of about $24,773 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their romance languages graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 10 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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