Linguistics at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,658/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (56% exposed)
Job Market
Large (83,300 openings/yr)
ROI
16.8x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Linguistics graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $422K | $430K | $415K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.5x | 16.8x | 16.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.1x | 6.2x | 6.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 43% | 38% | 28% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 33 | 27 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,640
Out-of-state: $69,296 (6.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,250
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of South Florida
University of South Florida's 41% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 36,299 students in Tampa, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at University of South Florida →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 Linguistics at University of South Florida?
A score of 33/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Linguistics. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Linguistics careers?
With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $414,767 in decade earnings vs $421,973 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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