Bachelor’s Degrees in Spanish Language & Literature
Education Levels of Spanish Language Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,108 people earned their bachelor's degree in spanish language. This earns it the #53 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in spanish language at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,108 |
| Associate Degree | 877 |
| Master’s Degree | 620 |
| Basic Certificate | 609 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 165 |
| Graduate Certificate | 62 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 45 |
Earnings of Spanish Language Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for spanish language students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in spanish language. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,580 |
| Women | 5,528 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of spanish language bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 180 |
| Black or African American | 233 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,815 |
| White | 3,398 |
| International Students | 148 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 334 |
Most Popular Spanish Language Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 834 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in spanish language. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Wisconsin - Madison tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for spanish language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from UW - Madison. Of these students, 78% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in spanish language. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from U-M. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from UC Davis. About 82% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in spanish language. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from UNM. About 80% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from BYU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in spanish language. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from University of Virginia. Of these students, 78% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in spanish language. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from University of Arizona. Of these students, 76% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in spanish language. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from FIU. Of these students, 78% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Diego State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from SDSU. Of these students, 79% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from UA. About 80% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in spanish language. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from UNC Charlotte. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from Ohio State. Of these students, 81% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in spanish language. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from UMass Amherst. About 67% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in spanish language. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from IU Bloomington. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in spanish language. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from ASU - Skysong. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in spanish language. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from UNR. Of these students, 81% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oregon is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in spanish language. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from UO. Of these students, 63% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in spanish language. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from UCSB. Of these students, 84% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from UCLA. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in spanish language. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in spanish language from Penn State University Park. About 68% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to spanish language that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| French Language & Literature | 1,650 |
| Hispanic & Latin American Languages | 215 |
| Italian Language & Literature | 215 |
| General Romance Languages | 143 |
| Romance Languages & Literature,Other | 119 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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