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2027 Best Spanish Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region

24 Colleges in the United States
617 Spanish Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$40,243 Avg Early-Career Salary

Spanish Language & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 24 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best spanish language & literature schools.

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Best Schools for Spanish Language & Literature in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall spanish language & literature education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Spanish Language & Literature

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Our analysis ranked Texas Christian University the best school in the country for a degree in spanish language & literature. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. About 85% of students finish within six years. Texas Christian University awarded about 12 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Texas Christian University earn around $60,035 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,960. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Texas Christian University

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Southern Methodist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in spanish language & literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. Southern Methodist University awarded about 12 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Southern Methodist University earn around $57,858 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,730 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Southern Methodist University

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A rank of #3 makes The University Of Texas At Austin one of the top schools for spanish language & literature. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $34,929. Students borrow a median of $19,241 to complete this degree. Get the full spanish language & literature details for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Baylor University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in spanish language & literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Baylor University awarded about 45 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Baylor University earn around $34,649 in the first couple years of their career. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $26,228 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Baylor University

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Northern Arizona University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in spanish language & literature, ranking #5. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. Northern Arizona University graduates 61% of students within six years. About 14 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $33,901 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,000. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Northern Arizona University

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned the #6 position for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded about 10 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $58,084 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,405. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Arizona State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 33 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $42,436 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,534 to complete this degree. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Arizona State University

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University Of Houston ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Houston awarded about 18 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of Houston generally make around $57,529. University Of Houston graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of Houston

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University Of Arizona placed #9 among the best spanish language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 84 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $34,484 in their early career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $16,725 in student loans. Get the full spanish language & literature details for University Of Arizona

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The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public university. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from The University Of Texas At Arlington earn around $30,505 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,797. Get the full spanish language & literature details for The University Of Texas At Arlington

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Texas Tech University earned the #11 position for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $25,814. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Texas Tech University

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University Of North Texas At Dallas placed #12 among the best spanish language & literature schools. Set in the city of Dallas, University Of North Texas At Dallas is a mid-sized public institution. About 42% of students finish within six years. University Of North Texas At Dallas awarded about 14 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full spanish language & literature details for University Of North Texas At Dallas

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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin earned the #13 position for spanish language & literature this year. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Odessa. About 40% of students finish within six years. About 42 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $60,503 in their early career. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin graduates carry a median of $20,052 in student loans. Get the full spanish language & literature details for The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

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Arizona State University Skysong came in at #14 for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public university. There were roughly 57 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $42,436 in the first couple years of their career. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $21,534 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Arizona State University Skysong

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University Of Houston Downtown ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. This large public university is located in the city of Houston. About 33% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston Downtown in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $34,003 in their early career. University Of Houston Downtown graduates carry a median of $23,925 in student loans. Get the full spanish language & literature details for University Of Houston Downtown

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $32,236 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,187. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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University Of North Texas came in at #17 for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Texas in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $24,880 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,666. Get the full spanish language & literature details for University Of North Texas

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Texas State University San Marcos ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Texas State University San Marcos awarded about 30 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $35,781 in the first couple years of their career. Texas State University San Marcos graduates carry a median of $22,133 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Texas State University San Marcos

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New Mexico State University Main Campus landed the #19 spot for spanish language & literature this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Las Cruces. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn around $41,860 in the first couple years of their career. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,026 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from New Mexico State University Main Campus

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned the #20 position for spanish language & literature this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 20 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn around $49,955 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,507. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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The University Of Texas Pan American ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 23 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of $27,138 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,633. Get the full spanish language & literature details for The University Of Texas Pan American

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Austin Community College District ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. About 35 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $30,111. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $14,125 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Austin Community College District

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Tulsa Community College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. There were roughly 15 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Tulsa Community College earn around $41,718 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,789. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Tulsa Community College

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Central New Mexico Community College came in at #24 for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. About 11 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Central New Mexico Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College generally make around $34,751. Central New Mexico Community College graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Central New Mexico Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 24 schools evaluated.

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