Chinese Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 103 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Chinese Language & Literature. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.6% of Chinese Language & Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Chinese Language & Literature Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 626 students earned theirChinese Language & Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Chinese Language & Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 7 |
| Associate’s Degree | 63 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 417 |
| Master’s Degree | 125 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Chinese Language & Literature Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Chinese Language & Literature of $45,953 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,756 |
| 4 years | $45,953 |
| 5 years | $53,377 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Chinese Language & Literature majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 58.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 173 |
| Women | 244 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Chinese Language & Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 42.7% |
| Asian | 132 | 31.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 10.1% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 0.7% |
| International Students | 15 | 3.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Chinese Language & Literature Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 135 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language & Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Chinese Language & Literature students seeking a bachelor's degree is Weber State University. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Chinese Language & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for Chinese Language & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Chinese Language & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Naval Academy comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Chinese Language & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Williams College is a popular choice for Chinese Language & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Laney College is a popular choice for Chinese Language & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middlebury College is a popular choice for Chinese Language & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Olaf College is a popular choice for Chinese Language & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature. This school awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature. This school awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Chinese Language & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Chinese Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Chinese Language & Literature that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Japanese Language and Literature | 920 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 329 |
| Korean Language and Literature | 145 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 91 |
| Tibetan Language and Literature | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.