Your degree doesn’t dictate your future salary, but it is a strong indicator.
After graduation, french language graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $78,093, while the bottom 20% make closer to $30,796. The median grad salary is $49,040.
French Language graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in french language is $29,425, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $40,284.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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