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2026 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region

2 Colleges in the United States
50 Classical Languages & Literature Degrees Awarded
$43,982 Avg Early-Career Salary

Classical Languages & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best classical languages & literature schools.

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Best Schools for Classical Languages & Literature in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall classical languages & literature education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Classical Languages & Literature

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Our analysis ranked University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus the best school in the country for a degree in classical languages & literature. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 classical languages & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their classical languages & literature degree from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn around $58,084 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $23,138 in student loans. More information about a degree in classical languages & literature from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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University Of Arizona came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best classical languages & literature schools. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. University Of Arizona awarded about 19 classical languages & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, classical languages & literature degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete this degree. See the full classical languages & literature program report for University Of Arizona

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St Johns College New Mexico came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best classical languages & literature schools. Set in the rural area of Santa Fe, St Johns College New Mexico is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 21 classical languages & literature degrees were awarded at St Johns College New Mexico in the most recent year. Classical Languages & Literature graduates of St Johns College New Mexico earn a median of $23,029 early in their careers. St Johns College New Mexico graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in classical languages & literature from St Johns College New Mexico

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.

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