Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Spanish Language & Literature is offered at 813 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Spanish Language & Literature. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.4% of Spanish Language & Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Spanish Language & Literature Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 8,891 students earned theirSpanish Language & Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Spanish Language & Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 54 |
| Associate’s Degree | 829 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,460 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,276 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 156 |
Earnings of Spanish Language & Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Spanish Language & Literature of $47,838 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,134 |
| 4 years | $47,838 |
| 5 years | $56,094 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Spanish Language & Literature students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Spanish Language & Literature. About 74.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 145 |
| Women | 431 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Spanish Language & Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 23.6% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 275 | 47.7% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 1.2% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 129 | 22.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Spanish Language & Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 967 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Spanish Language & Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Spanish Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 165 master's degrees in Spanish 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.
Boise State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature. This school awarded 126 master's degrees in Spanish 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.
Weber State University is a popular choice for Spanish Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 119 master's degrees in Spanish 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.
University of Arizona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature. This school awarded 112 master's degrees in Spanish 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.
Idaho State University is a popular choice for Spanish Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in Spanish 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Spanish Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 84 master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Bernardino comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature. This school awarded 74 master's degrees in Spanish 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.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Spanish Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 70 master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College is a popular choice for Spanish Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 66 master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Spanish Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 66 master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Spanish Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Spanish 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.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Spanish Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in Spanish 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 North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Spanish Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Spanish Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Spanish Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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
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