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2026 Best Chinese Language & Literature Schools in the Far Western Region

10 Colleges in the United States
77 Chinese Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$45,796 Avg Early-Career Salary

Chinese Language & Literature degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their chinese language & literature programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools to find the best for chinese language & literature students.

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Best Schools for Chinese Language & Literature in the Far Western Region

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.

Top Schools in Chinese Language & Literature

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Our analysis ranked San Francisco State University the best school in the country for a degree in chinese language & literature. Set in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a very large public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 16 chinese language & literature degrees were awarded at San Francisco State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the chinese language & literature program make about $19,861 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,108. More information about a degree in chinese language & literature from San Francisco State University

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Students looking for a strong chinese language & literature program will find one at University Of Hawaii At Manoa, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Hawaii At Manoa awarded about 13 chinese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Chinese Language & Literature graduates of University Of Hawaii At Manoa earn a median of $24,451 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,076. More information about a degree in chinese language & literature from University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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Pasadena City College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in chinese language & literature, ranking #3. Set in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public institution. About 12 chinese language & literature degrees were awarded at Pasadena City College in the most recent year. Chinese Language & Literature graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in chinese language & literature from Pasadena City College

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City College Of San Francisco is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in chinese language & literature, landing the #4 spot this year. City College Of San Francisco is a very large public school located in the city of San Francisco. About 36 chinese language & literature degrees were awarded at City College Of San Francisco in the most recent year. Students who receive their chinese language & literature degree from City College Of San Francisco earn around $100,031 in the first couple years of their career. City College Of San Francisco graduates carry a median of $10,332 in student loans. More information about a degree in chinese language & literature from City College Of San Francisco

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 36 schools evaluated.

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