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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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
592
Female Students
427 (72%)
Male Students
165 (27%)
Hispanic or Latino (274, 46%)
White (148, 25%)
U.S. Nonresident (120, 20%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (23, 4%)
Black or African American (14, 2%)
Two or more races (9, 2%)
Asian (3, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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