University of Florida — Gainesville, FL

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

at University of Florida · Gainesville, FL

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $32,896/yr starting out — that's 10% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 10.7 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $6,351/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $30,870 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$21,719/yr

Starting Salary

$32,896

Finish Rate

91.5%

$21,719/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $6,351/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $15,368/yr)

4 Years Total

$86,876

Typical Debt

$15,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$5,466

What You'd Really Pay

$30,870

That's about $171/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$328,960

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$30,870

Pays for Itself In

10.7 yrs

Salary Boost

+10%

Ahead After 10 Years

$298,090

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed13/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost1.3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.7/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.