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Spanish Language in Illinois

Spanish Language Schools in Illinois

359 students earned Spanish Language degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Spanish Language is the 89th most popular major in the state out of a total 904 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Spanish Language Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 323
Master’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.1%
  • White: 38.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Spanish Language Grads in Illinois

There are 46,560 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 Illinois

In this state, spanish language grads earn an average of $70,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer spanish language degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,109.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $11,139. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

An average student at Loyola Chicago will pay a net price of $35,555. 99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Wheaton College Illinois. An average student at Wheaton College Illinois will pay a net price of $26,877.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. This public school has an average net price of $13,209.

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Lake Forest College

Lake Forest
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,904. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

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North Central College

Naperville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,439. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Dominican University

River Forest
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

An average student at Dominican U will pay a net price of $17,768. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Spanish Language Careers in IL

Some of the careers spanish language majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 0% $65,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
French Language & Literature 63
Romance Languages & Literature,Other 28
Hispanic & Latin American Languages 23
Italian Language & Literature 7
Portuguese 3

View all majors related to Spanish Language

View Nationwide Spanish Language Report

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