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#1 #1 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 520 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,290–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,730 Median Starting Salary $53,704
#2 #2 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Est. Net Price * $17,413 Median Starting Salary $48,938
#3 #3 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. Montclair State University Montclair, NJ At Montclair State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 940–1,230 Est. Net Price * $13,880 Median Starting Salary $52,015
#4 #4 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 191 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $15,292 Median Starting Salary $51,126
#5 #5 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 418 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,511 Median Starting Salary $51,791
#6 #6 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO At Missouri Southern State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,264 Median Starting Salary $51,023
#7 #7 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH At Lorain County Community College, only one major is offered: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,397 Median Starting Salary $52,800
#8 #8 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA At Lake Tahoe Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Social Sciences, General, Sociology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Lake Tahoe Community College grants 55 degrees per year to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,384 Median Starting Salary $52,800
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students...view more	100	77%	7	1,290 – 1,420	$16,730	$53,704
Montclair State University Montclair, NJ At Montclair State University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	91	87%	5	940 – 1,230	$13,880	$52,015
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the three most popular college...view more	91	88%	4	1,120 – 1,380	$17,413	$48,938
University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students...view more	74	71%	6	970 – 1,210	$15,292	$51,126
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 418 degrees...view more	71	88%	11	1,180 – 1,350	$21,511	$51,791
Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO At Missouri Southern State University, the most popular majors students...view more	57	97%	3	980 – 1,180	$11,264	$51,023
Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH At Lorain County Community College,...view more	N/A	--	2	--	$4,397	$52,800
Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA At Lake Tahoe Community College, the three most popular college majors...view more	N/A	--	1	--	$14,384	$52,800

About Spanish Language and Literature

A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; Modern Castillan; Latin American and regional Spanish dialects; and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.

Those who are passionate about Spanish Language and Literature can study up to a Post masters certificate. Currently, 6,600 students earn a some level of degree in Spanish Language and Literature around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Spanish Language and Literature in the state of Ohio than any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Literature is $40,300.

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

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

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Careers

The highest paying career for Spanish Language and Literature majors is Interpreters and Translators. But, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Spanish Language and Literature can prepare you for is Interpreters and Translators.

Top Paying Careers

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

Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Interpreters and Translators	$57,090	1,389	13,259	13,838	4%

Most In-Demand Careers

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

#1 Interpreters and Translators

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

35 (89%)

Male Students

4 (10%)

White (24, 62%)

Hispanic or Latino (12, 31%)

Asian (2, 5%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 3%)

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%)

U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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

77%

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1,290–1,420

$16,730

$53,704

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

88%

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1,120–1,380

$17,413

$48,938

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

87%

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940–1,230

$13,880

$52,015

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

71%

6

970–1,210

$15,292

$51,126

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

88%

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1,180–1,350

$21,511

$51,791

#6 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S.

97%

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980–1,180

$11,264

$51,023

#7 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S.

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$4,397

$52,800

#8 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S.

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$14,384