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Romance Languages at CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,882/yr (35% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (58% exposed)

Job Market Large (75,000 openings/yr)

ROI 17.3x earnings multiple (8.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 198 Romance Languages & Literatures programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Romance Languages graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$512K	$510K	$472K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.4x	17.3x	16.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.4x	8.3x	7.7x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	38%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,432

Out-of-state: $61,232 (8.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,936

36% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

CUNY York College Romance Languages graduates command $46,882/yr out of the gate, well above the $34,637 national median. That 35% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Romance Languages programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Romance Languages's typical career paths, with 58% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

At #9 of 198 nationally, this is a top-5% Romance Languages program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About CUNY York College

CUNY York College's 59% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 4,439 students in Jamaica, NY. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $18,936 over four years — 36% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary $77,010/yr

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580/yr

Interpreters and translators $59,440/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Romance Languages at CUNY York College?

A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Romance Languages. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Romance Languages careers?

With 58% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $472,159 in decade earnings vs $512,096 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes CUNY York College's Romance Languages program stand out?

Ranked #9 of 198 programs nationally, CUNY York College lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →