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Linguistic & Comparative at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · 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 $24,058/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (83,300 openings/yr)

ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #60 of 79 Linguistic & Comparative programs

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	$399K	$410K	$400K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.1x	13.5x	13.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.4x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	38%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	27	23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,372

Out-of-state: $93,356 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,680

-34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,832

12.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $24,058/yr, roughly in line with the $27,797 national median for Linguistic & Comparative. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.5x 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 -0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,832 against $24,058/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.1 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #60 of 79 Linguistic & Comparative programs, University of North Carolina at Greensboro falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of North Carolina at Greensboro

University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 13,848 students in Greensboro, NC. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 North Carolina at Greensboro?

A score of 27/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Linguistic & Comparative. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Linguistic & Comparative at University of North Carolina at Greensboro worth the student debt?

Median debt of $25,832 against $24,058/yr starting salary means roughly 1.1 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

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 $400,182 in decade earnings vs $399,245 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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