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East Asian Languages at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,219/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (58% exposed)

Job Market Large (75,000 openings/yr)

ROI 7.1x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #14 of 21 East Asian Languages programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$467K	$470K	$444K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.1x	7.1x	6.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.2x	3.2x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	38%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	26	19

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$65,952

Out-of-state: $145,608 (3.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,556

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,917

6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,521

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's East Asian Languages program produces graduates earning $29,219/yr — within striking distance of the $28,844 national average for this field.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in East Asian Languages's typical career paths, with 58% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $16,917 represents roughly 7 months of the $29,219 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #14 of 21 East Asian Languages programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $29,219 to $40,521 over five years — a 39% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

A 77% acceptance rate means University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 30,469 students in Minneapolis, MN.

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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 East Asian Languages at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

A score of 26/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for East Asian Languages. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace East Asian Languages careers?

With 58% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $443,956 in decade earnings vs $467,243 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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