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2027 Best Spanish Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region

19 Colleges in the United States
487 Spanish Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$39,239 Avg Early-Career Salary

Spanish Language & Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their spanish language & literature programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools to find the best for spanish language & literature students.

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Best Schools for Spanish Language & Literature in the Great Lakes 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 spanish language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Spanish Language & Literature

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in spanish language & literature. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 100 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $35,720 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. About 57 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $22,803 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,677. See the full spanish language & literature program report for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in spanish language & literature, ranking #3. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign awarded about 30 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $38,942 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,800 to complete this degree. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Indiana University Bloomington is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in spanish language & literature, ranking #4. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $33,307. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Indiana University Bloomington

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Students looking for a strong spanish language & literature program will find one at University Of Illinois At Chicago, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates 62% of students within six years. About 21 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $61,829 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,559 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for University Of Illinois At Chicago

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Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 88% of students finish within six years. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 24 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $27,815 in their early career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,746 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

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Saint Norbert College landed the #7 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Saint Norbert College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of De Pere. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 30 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Saint Norbert College in the most recent year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Saint Norbert College earn a median of $48,421 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,578. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Saint Norbert College

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Northern Illinois University earned the #8 position for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of Dekalb, Northern Illinois University is a large public institution. Northern Illinois University graduates 49% of students within six years. Northern Illinois University awarded about 17 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Northern Illinois University earn a median of $40,586 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Northern Illinois University

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire came in at #9 for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public university. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $41,109. Students borrow a median of $23,524 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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Miami University Oxford earned the #10 position for spanish language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Oxford. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 15 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $39,220 in their early career. Miami University Oxford graduates carry a median of $20,702 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Miami University Oxford

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Ohio University Main Campus placed #11 among the best spanish language & literature schools. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 18 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Ohio University Main Campus earn around $49,736 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Ohio University Main Campus

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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University earned the #12 position for spanish language & literature this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Berrien Springs. Andrews University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Andrews University in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Andrews University earn a median of $62,634 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,314. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Andrews University

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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh landed the #13 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh awarded about 12 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh generally make around $26,584. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete this degree. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. This large public university is located in the city of La Crosse. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates 71% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse awarded about 16 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse generally make around $37,018. Typical student debt for the program is $24,747. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University placed #15 among the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. About 81% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $35,658 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Michigan State University

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Illinois State University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 20 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Illinois State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $49,448 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,375 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Illinois State University

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #17 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. About 23 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $30,504. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Grand Valley State University came in at #18 for spanish language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Allendale. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 11 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $31,569 in their early career. Grand Valley State University graduates carry a median of $28,740 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Grand Valley State University

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Western Michigan University placed #19 among the best spanish language & literature schools. Western Michigan University is a large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo. About 58% of students finish within six years. Western Michigan University awarded about 21 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Western Michigan University generally make around $32,630. Western Michigan University graduates carry a median of $28,625 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Western Michigan University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 19 schools evaluated.

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