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#1 #1 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,420–1,530 Est. Net Price * $17,831 Median Starting Salary $52,474
#2 #2 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Finance, General, Economics, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 285 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Est. Net Price * $45,792 Median Starting Salary $51,349
#3 #3 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. Mercer University Macon, GA Each year, Mercer University grants around 217 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Engineering, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Est. Net Price * $24,197 Median Starting Salary $49,132
#4 #4 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Every year, Wofford College grants around 77 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,240–1,370 Est. Net Price * $31,061 Median Starting Salary $56,955
#5 #5 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. Wheaton College Wheaton, IL At Wheaton College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Managerial Economics, English Language and Literature, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Est. Net Price * $31,346 Median Starting Salary $56,424
#6 #6 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN At Gustavus Adolphus College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Gustavus Adolphus College grants 66 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Est. Net Price * $28,805 Median Starting Salary $58,114
#7 #7 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,216 Median Starting Salary $55,857
#8 #8 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. Winona State University Winona, MN Each year, Winona State University awards about 220 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,919 Median Starting Salary $57,509
#9 #9 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. College of Charleston Charleston, SC Every year, the College of Charleston awards around 168 degrees to those majoring in Speech Communication and Rhetoric, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Est. Net Price * $20,806 Median Starting Salary $53,038
#10 #10 Best College for Spanish Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Est. Net Price * $19,005 Median Starting Salary $50,438
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of...view more	100	17%	45	1,420 - 1,530	$17,831	$52,474
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors...view more	94	62%	21	1,350 - 1,490	$45,792	$51,349
Mercer University Macon, GA Each year, Mercer University grants around 217 degrees to those majoring in...view more	93	67%	24	1,190 - 1,370	$24,197	$49,132
Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Every year, Wofford College grants around 77 degrees to those majoring in...view more	92	59%	17	1,240 - 1,370	$31,061	$56,955
Wheaton College Wheaton, IL At Wheaton College, the three most popular college majors students study are...view more	91	90%	15	1,270 - 1,440	$31,346	$56,424
Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN At Gustavus Adolphus College, the three most popular college majors students...view more	90	62%	18	1,210 - 1,400	$28,805	$58,114
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to...view more	89	44%	60	1,330 - 1,460	$14,216	$55,857
Winona State University Winona, MN Each year, Winona State University awards about 220 degrees to those studying...view more	87	69%	25	1,010 - 1,220	$18,919	$57,509
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college...view more	85	18%	47	1,370 - 1,530	$19,005	$50,438
College of Charleston Charleston, SC Every year, the College of Charleston awards around 168 degrees to those...view more	85	72%	22	1,150 - 1,320	$20,806	$53,038

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 California 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 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. A job that is in high need that a degree in Spanish Language and Literature can prepare you for is Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Spanish 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	308	3,803	3,850	1%
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$65,220	26,571	424,630	429,026	1%
Interpreters and Translators	$57,090	2,534	24,182	25,238	4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

4,785

Female Students

3,646 (76%)

Male Students

1,139 (23%)

Hispanic or Latino (2,071, 43%)

White (2,050, 43%)

U.S. Nonresident (187, 4%)

Black or African American (156, 3%)

Two or more races (114, 2%)

Asian (108, 2%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (90, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (7, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (2, <1%)

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Spanish Language and Literature

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

17%

45

1,420–1,530

$17,831

$52,474

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

62%

21

1,350–1,490

$45,792

$51,349

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

67%

24

1,190–1,370

$24,197

$49,132

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

59%

17

1,240–1,370

$31,061

$56,955

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

90%

15

1,270–1,440

$31,346

$56,424

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

62%

18

1,210–1,400

$28,805

$58,114

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

44%

60

1,330–1,460

$14,216

$55,857

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

69%

25

1,010–1,220

$18,919

$57,509

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

72%

22

1,150–1,320

$20,806

$53,038

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

18%

47

1,370–1,530

$19,005

$50,438

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