Chinese Language & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their chinese language & literature programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for chinese language & literature students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Chinese Language & Literature School
The chinese language & literature program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Chinese Language & Literature Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Chinese Language & Literature Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Chinese Language & Literature Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the 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.
Best Schools for Chinese Language & Literature in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the chinese language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Madison the best school in the country for a degree in chinese language & literature. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 36 chinese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chinese language & literature degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $59,877 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Drexel University one of the top schools for chinese language & literature. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 78% of students finish within six years. Drexel University awarded about 10 chinese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chinese language & literature degree from Drexel University earn around $67,556 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,838.
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Weber State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in chinese language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 46 chinese language & literature degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the chinese language & literature program make about $53,920 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete this degree.
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University Of Rhode Island came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best chinese language & literature schools. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 15 chinese language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Students who receive their chinese language & literature degree from University Of Rhode Island earn around $52,821 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $19,845 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in chinese language & literature, ranking #5. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 chinese language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent year. Chinese Language & Literature graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of $49,911 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,574 to complete this degree.
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Cuny Hunter College placed #6 among the best chinese language & literature schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 chinese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent data year. Chinese Language & Literature graduates of Cuny Hunter College earn a median of $26,571 early in their careers. Cuny Hunter College graduates carry a median of $11,091 in student loans.
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San Francisco State University placed #7 among the best chinese language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Francisco. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 13 chinese language & literature degrees were awarded at San Francisco State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, chinese language & literature degree recipients from San Francisco State University generally make around $19,861. Students borrow a median of $14,108 to complete this degree.
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University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #8 position for chinese language & literature this year. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates 72% of students within six years. About 10 chinese language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the chinese language & literature program make about $50,876 in their early career. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,444 in student loans.
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University Of Maryland College Park placed #9 among the best chinese language & literature schools. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 chinese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chinese language & literature degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $33,070. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree.
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Middlebury College earned the #10 position for chinese language & literature this year. Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 11 chinese language & literature degrees were awarded at Middlebury College in the most recent year. Graduates of the chinese language & literature program make about $54,713 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,948 to complete this degree.
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Utah Valley University landed the #11 spot for chinese language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. Utah Valley University awarded about 15 chinese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chinese language & literature program make about $51,242 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,478.
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Pasadena City College earned the #12 position for chinese language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Pasadena. There were roughly 16 chinese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chinese language & literature degree recipients from Pasadena City College generally make around $38,841. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree.
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City College Of San Francisco landed the #13 spot for chinese language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Francisco. City College Of San Francisco awarded about 23 chinese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chinese language & literature degree recipients from City College Of San Francisco generally make around $100,031. Typical student debt for the program is $10,332.
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Western Kentucky University came in at #14 for chinese language & literature this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Western Kentucky University awarded about 15 chinese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chinese language & literature program make about $44,778 in their early career. Western Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
