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2026 Best Latino Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

3 Colleges in the United States
28 Latino Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,882 Avg Early-Career Salary

Latino Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 23 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best latino studies schools.

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Best Schools for Latino Studies in the Southwest 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 latino studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Latino Studies

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Leading the list is Arizona State University, our #1 school for latino studies. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 latino studies degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the latino studies program make about $40,719 in their early career. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Get the full latino studies details for Arizona State University

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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in latino studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 latino studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the latino studies program make about $37,046 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Get the full latino studies details for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 23 schools evaluated.

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