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#1 #1 Best College for Portuguese Language and Literature in the U.S. Brown University Providence, RI In 1969, Brown University removed general education requirements, allowing students to craft their own journey with the help of an advising network. Popular concentrations include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Applied Mathematics, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Engineering, and......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $26,608 Median Starting Salary $52,308
#2 #2 Best College for Portuguese Language and Literature in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Exercise Physiology, Accounting, Finance, and General. In fact, Brigham Young University grants 235 degrees annually to graduating Exercise Physiology students....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Est. Net Price * $14,643 Median Starting Salary $49,672
#3 #3 Best College for Portuguese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $15,166 Median Starting Salary $45,362
#4 #4 Best College for Portuguese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Accounting, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,290–1,510 Est. Net Price * $14,297 Median Starting Salary $50,879
#5 #5 Best College for Portuguese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $7,528 Median Starting Salary $49,148
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	93	69%	5	1,310 – 1,440	$14,643	$49,672
Brown University Providence, RI In 1969, Brown University removed general education requirements, allowing students to craft their own...view more	93	5%	2	1,500 – 1,570	$26,608	$52,308
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students...view more	51	9%	1	1,320 – 1,540	$15,166	$45,362
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular...view more	48	44%	1	1,290 – 1,510	$14,297	$50,879
University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students...view more	39	96%	1	930 – 1,180	$7,528	$49,148

About Portuguese Language and Literature

A program that focuses on the Portuguese language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; Metropolitan Portuguese; Luso-Brazilian Portuguese; dialects; and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.

While Portuguese Language and Literature has degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students major in Portuguese Language and Literature all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level sees the most graduates in Utah. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Portuguese Language and Literature is $40,300.

Popularity of Portuguese Language and Literature Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Portuguese Language and Literature degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying careers for Portuguese Language and Literature majors include Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, Interpreters and Translators . But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain positions. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Portuguese Language and Literature can prepare you for are Interpreters and Translators, Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Portuguese Language and Literature majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,760	628	7,755	7,850	1%
Interpreters and Translators	$57,090	1,130	10,785	11,256	4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Portuguese Language and Literature majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

7 (70%)

Male Students

3 (30%)

U.S. Nonresident (6, 60%)

White (2, 20%)

Hispanic or Latino (2, 20%)

Asian (0, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Black or African American (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Two or more races (0, <1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Portuguese Language and Literature in the U.S.

Brown UniversityProvidence, RI

5%

2

1,500–1,570

$26,608

$52,308

#2 Best College for Portuguese Language and Literature in the U.S.

Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT

69%

5

1,310–1,440

$14,643

$49,672

#3 Best College for Portuguese Language and Literature in the U.S.

University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

9%

1

1,320–1,540

$15,166

$45,362

#4 Best College for Portuguese Language and Literature in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL

44%

1

1,290–1,510

$14,297

$50,879

#5 Best College for Portuguese Language and Literature in the U.S.

University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM

96%

1

930–1,180

$7,528

$49,148

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM