Spanish Language & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their spanish language & literature programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 172 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for spanish language & literature students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Spanish Language & Literature School
Where you study spanish language & literature matters for your future. To help, we created our Best Spanish Language & Literature Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Spanish Language & Literature Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Spanish Language & Literature Schools list, to help you decide. 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 Spanish 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 spanish language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Yale University this year for spanish language & literature. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $74,578. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357.
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Texas Christian University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in spanish language & literature, ranking #2. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Texas Christian University awarded about 12 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $60,035 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,960.
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New York University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in spanish language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from New York University earn around $64,516 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of Virginia Main Campus one of the top schools for spanish language & literature. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 39 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $38,269 in their early career. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $14,050 in student loans.
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Weber State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in spanish language & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 115 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $27,989 in their early career. Weber State University graduates carry a median of $10,250 in student loans.
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Georgetown University landed the #6 spot for spanish language & literature this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $46,190 early in their careers. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans.
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Southern Methodist University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Southern Methodist University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 12 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $57,858 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,730 to complete this degree.
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Washington State University placed #8 among the best spanish language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Pullman. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Washington State University in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $54,697 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,903 to complete this degree.
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University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #9 for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 14 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $49,179 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,331.
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University Of California Santa Barbara earned the #10 position for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of California Santa Barbara awarded about 16 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of California Santa Barbara earn around $35,635 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,261.
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University Of California Davis earned the #11 position for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Davis awarded about 47 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $29,330 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,171.
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Quinnipiac University earned the #12 position for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac University in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Quinnipiac University earn a median of $62,573 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,926 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #13 for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 25 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $34,929 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,241 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #14 position for spanish language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 100 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $35,720 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #15 among the best spanish language & literature schools. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 13 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn around $53,666 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,195.
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University Of Florida came in at #16 for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 17 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $27,578. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #17 for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 57 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $22,803. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $17,677 in student loans.
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University Of California Irvine landed the #18 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. University Of California Irvine awarded about 22 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $36,692 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree.
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College Of The Holy Cross earned the #19 position for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Worcester, College Of The Holy Cross is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. College Of The Holy Cross awarded about 10 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from College Of The Holy Cross generally make around $52,210. Typical student debt for the program is $26,975.
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Azusa Pacific University landed the #20 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Azusa Pacific University awarded about 12 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Azusa Pacific University earn a median of $58,302 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,709 to complete this degree.
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #21 for spanish language & literature this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $38,942 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,800.
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University Of Central Florida landed the #22 spot for spanish language & literature this year. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. About 78% of students finish within six years. About 10 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $51,790 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,620 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Alabama ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. The University Of Alabama graduates 73% of students within six years. About 15 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at The University Of Alabama in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $50,740 in their early career. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $24,496 in student loans.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #24 spot for spanish language & literature this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 15 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $34,572 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,559.
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University Of California Los Angeles landed the #25 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. There were roughly 22 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $26,966. Students borrow a median of $14,752 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 172 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).
