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Best Schools for Latin American Studies in the Great Lakes Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the latin american studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Latin American Studies
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire tops our 2026 ranking of the best latin american studies schools. This large public university is located in the city of Eau Claire. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 12 latin american studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, latin american studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $49,911. Typical student debt for the program is $22,574.
More information about a degree in latin american studies from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Ohio University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best latin american studies schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 11 latin american studies students who graduated with this degree at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, latin american studies degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Typical student debt for the program is $24,546.
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University Of Illinois At Chicago is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in latin american studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 13 latin american studies degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Students who receive their latin american studies degree from University Of Illinois At Chicago earn around $61,829 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates carry a median of $20,115 in student loans.
More information about a degree in latin american studies from University Of Illinois At Chicago
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 29 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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