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Best Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Schools in California
Top Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 23
Avg major earnings: $51,045
Top Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCLA #6 national | $55,337 |
| 2 | UC Berkeley #36 national | $50,767 |
| 3 | UC Davis #40 national | $42,942 |
| 4 | UC Irvine #47 national | $44,184 |
| 5 | UC Santa Barbara #48 national | $49,027 |
| 6 | UC Santa Cruz #99 national | N/A |
| 7 | San Diego State University #123 national | $37,950 |
| 8 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $41,926 |
| 9 | University of California-Riverside #143 national | $48,022 |
| 10 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona #151 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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