by our College Data Analytics Team
[Romance Languages](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/romance-languages/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying romance languages schools.
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Below are the schools whose romance languages graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Mcdaniel College the top school for romance languages graduate earnings in Maryland. Located in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a private not-for-profit institution. Romance Languages graduates of Mcdaniel College earn a median of about $50,248 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the highest-paying schools for romance languages. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. After graduating, romance languages degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park typically earn about $57,044 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in romance languages will find them at Goucher College, which ranked #3. Goucher College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. After graduating, romance languages degree recipients from Goucher College typically earn about $43,649 annually.
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 · 3 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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