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2026 Best Latin American & Caribbean Studies Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
11 Latin American & Caribbean Studies Degrees Awarded
$24,699 Avg Early-Career Salary

Latin American & Caribbean Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their latin american & caribbean studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for latin american & caribbean studies students pursuing a degree.

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Choosing a Great Latin American & Caribbean Studies School

Best Latin American & Caribbean Studies Schools

The school you choose for latin american & caribbean studies can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Latin American & Caribbean Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Latin American & Caribbean Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.

Latin American & Caribbean Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Master's Degrees in Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Doctoral Degrees in Latin American & Caribbean Studies

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Latin American & Caribbean Studies Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.

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Best Schools for Latin American & Caribbean Studies in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall latin american & caribbean studies education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Latin American & Caribbean Studies

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University Of Maryland College Park tops our 2026 ranking of the best latin american & caribbean studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 11 latin american & caribbean studies degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, latin american & caribbean studies degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $24,699. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. See the full latin american & caribbean studies program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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Latin American & Caribbean Studies by Region

Explore the best latin american & caribbean studies schools by region.

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Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 30 schools evaluated.

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