Master’s Degrees in Spanish Language & Literature
Education Levels of Spanish Language Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 620 people earned their master's degree in spanish language. This makes it the 209th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in spanish language. About 68.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 196 |
| Women | 424 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of spanish language master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 281 |
| White | 157 |
| International Students | 138 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Spanish Language Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 144 colleges that offer a master’s degree in spanish language. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Middlebury College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for spanish language majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in spanish language from Middlebury. About 50% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in spanish language. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in spanish language from NMSU Main Campus. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in spanish language. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in spanish language from NYU. Of these students, 43% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in spanish language. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in spanish language from CSUN. Of these students, 91% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska at Kearney. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in spanish language from UNK. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Bakersfield. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in spanish language from CSUB. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in spanish language. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in spanish language from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these students, 88% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Southern University. Each year, around 26,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in spanish language from GaSou. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Jose State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in spanish language. Each year, around 36,200 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, 12 people received their master's degree in spanish language from San Jose State. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in spanish language from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 29% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in spanish language. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in spanish language from Texas State. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their master's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in spanish language from Auburn. About 83% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in spanish language from UF. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Stony Brook University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in spanish language. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in spanish language from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
San Diego State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in spanish language. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in spanish language from SDSU. About 44% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in spanish language from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for spanish language majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - Commerce. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in spanish language from Texas A&M Commerce. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
California State University - Sacramento comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in spanish language. Each year, around 32,200 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, 9 people received their master's degree in spanish language from Sac State. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
California State University - San Bernardino is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in spanish language. Each year, around 19,600 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, 9 people received their master's degree in spanish language from CSUSB. Of these students, 80% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to spanish language that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| French Language & Literature | 185 |
| General Romance Languages | 79 |
| Italian Language & Literature | 33 |
| Romance Languages & Literature,Other | 29 |
| Hispanic & Latin American Languages | 14 |
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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