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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools on the early-career earnings of their romance languages graduates.
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Below are the schools whose romance languages graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in romance languages, no school beat Boston College this year. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, romance languages degree recipients from Boston College typically earn about $84,188 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Providence College one of the highest-paying schools for romance languages. Located in the city of Providence, Providence College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career romance languages graduates from Providence College make a median of around $71,726 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in romance languages will find them at University Of Massachusetts Amherst, which ranked #3. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public school located in the city of Amherst. Early-career romance languages graduates from University Of Massachusetts Amherst make a median of around $70,508 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Bentley University one of the highest-paying schools for romance languages. Bentley University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. Students who complete the romance languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,917.
Students chasing top earnings in romance languages will find them at University Of Rhode Island, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Romance Languages graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of about $65,364 a year early in their careers.
College Of The Holy Cross ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying romance languages schools. College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Romance Languages graduates of College Of The Holy Cross earn a median of about $74,806 a year early in their careers.
Boston University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for romance languages. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, romance languages degree recipients from Boston University typically earn about $54,222 annually.
Saint Anselm College landed the #8 spot for romance languages salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Saint Anselm College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career romance languages graduates from Saint Anselm College make a median of around $51,944 per year.
Amherst College landed the #9 spot for romance languages salaries this year. Amherst College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Amherst. Students who complete the romance languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,322.
Tufts University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying romance languages schools. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career romance languages graduates from Tufts University make a median of around $49,164 per year.
Southern Connecticut State University came in at #11 for romance languages graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. After graduating, romance languages degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University typically earn about $49,077 annually.
Wellesley College landed the #12 spot for romance languages salaries this year. Wellesley College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley. After graduating, romance languages degree recipients from Wellesley College typically earn about $57,010 annually.
University Of Connecticut landed the #13 spot for romance languages salaries this year. University Of Connecticut is a public school located in the town of Storrs. After graduating, romance languages degree recipients from University Of Connecticut typically earn about $58,836 annually.
Colby College came in at #14 for romance languages graduate earnings this year. Colby College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waterville. Students who complete the romance languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,326.
Smith College earned the #15 position for romance languages graduate earnings this year. Smith College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Northampton. Romance Languages graduates of Smith College earn a median of about $52,652 a year early in their careers.
Westfield State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying romance languages schools. Westfield State University is a public school located in the suburb of Westfield. Romance Languages graduates of Westfield State University earn a median of about $40,405 a year early in their careers.
Bates College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying romance languages schools. Set in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, romance languages degree recipients from Bates College typically earn about $40,395 annually.
Williams College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying romance languages schools. Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, romance languages degree recipients from Williams College typically earn about $37,968 annually.
Mount Holyoke College earned the #19 position for romance languages graduate earnings this year. Mount Holyoke College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Hadley. Romance Languages graduates of Mount Holyoke College earn a median of about $54,680 a year early in their careers.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earned the #20 position for romance languages graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career romance languages graduates from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus make a median of around $50,562 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries romance languages graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 20 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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