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2026 Best Spanish Language & Literature Schools in Washington

4 Colleges in the United States
91 Spanish Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$39,238 Avg Early-Career Salary

Spanish Language & Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best spanish language & literature schools.

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Best Schools for Spanish Language & Literature in Washington

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.

Top Schools in Spanish Language & Literature

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Our analysis ranked Washington State University the best school in the country for a degree in spanish language & literature. This very large public university is located in the town of Pullman. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. Washington State University awarded about 14 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $54,697 early in their careers. Washington State University graduates carry a median of $21,903 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Washington State University

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 15 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $34,572 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $13,559 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Students looking for a strong spanish language & literature program will find one at Western Washington University, which ranked #3. This large public university is located in the city of Bellingham. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Western Washington University in the most recent year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of $26,557 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,121. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Western Washington University

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A rank of #4 makes Central Washington University one of the top schools for spanish language & literature. Central Washington University is a very large public school located in the town of Ellensburg. Central Washington University graduates 54% of students within six years. Central Washington University awarded about 15 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Central Washington University earn a median of $44,178 early in their careers. Central Washington University graduates carry a median of $21,988 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Central Washington University

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A rank of #5 makes Whitworth University one of the top schools for spanish language & literature. Located in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Whitworth University awarded about 10 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Whitworth University earn around $47,998 in the first couple years of their career. Whitworth University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Whitworth University

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Eastern Washington University landed the #6 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Eastern Washington University is a large public school located in the town of Cheney. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Eastern Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Eastern Washington University earn around $27,427 in the first couple years of their career. Eastern Washington University graduates carry a median of $20,518 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Eastern Washington University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

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