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Spanish Language in District of Columbia

Spanish Language Schools in District of Columbia

55 students earned Spanish Language degrees in District of Columbia in the 2022-2023 year.

A Spanish Language major is the 105th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Spanish Language Majors in District of Columbia

Spanish Language majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 42
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a spanish language major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of spanish language majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.3%
  • White: 47.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for Spanish Language Grads in District of Columbia

There are 5,090 people in the state and 1,134,300 people in the nation working in spanish language jobs.

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Wages for Spanish Language Jobs in District of Columbia

Spanish Language grads earn an average of $72,050 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer spanish language degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $35,965. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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#2

Howard University

Washington
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $45,180. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $34,462.

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#4

American University

Washington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,417.

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#6

Gallaudet University

Washington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,167. 95% of students get financical aid.

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Spanish Language Careers in DC

Some of the careers spanish language majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 12% $64,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to spanish language.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
French Language & Literature 16
Italian Language & Literature 4

View all majors related to Spanish Language

View Nationwide Spanish Language Report

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