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Linguistic & Comparative at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,205/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 20.1x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 79 Linguistic & Comparative programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Linguistic & Comparative graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$514K	$512K	$474K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.2x	20.1x	18.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.5x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	38%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	41	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,524

Out-of-state: $114,636 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,404

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Median Debt at Graduation

$17,758

7.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,373

60% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Florida's Linguistic & Comparative graduates start at $30,205/yr — above the $27,797 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Linguistic & Comparative programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Linguistic & Comparative's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $17,758 represents roughly 7 months of the $30,205 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #9 of 79 nationally, this is a top-5% Linguistic & Comparative program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $48,373 show a 60% jump from the $30,205 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Florida

Admission to University of Florida is competitive, with 24% of applicants accepted, serving a student body of 34,102 in Gainesville, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Social scientists and related workers, all other $100,340/yr

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary $78,270/yr

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Linguistic & Comparative at University of Florida?

A score of 41/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Linguistic & Comparative. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Linguistic & Comparative careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $474,055 in decade earnings vs $514,354 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Florida's Linguistic & Comparative program stand out?

Ranked #9 of 79 programs nationally, University of Florida lands in the top 25%. 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 →