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2026 Best Chinese Language & Literature Schools

28 Colleges in the United States
229 Chinese Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$48,241 Avg Early-Career Salary

Chinese Language & Literature 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 135 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best chinese language & literature schools.

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Choosing a Great Chinese Language & Literature School

Best Chinese Language & Literature Schools

The chinese language & literature program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Chinese Language & Literature Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Chinese Language & Literature School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.

Chinese Language & Literature Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Chinese Language & Literature
Bachelor's Degrees in Chinese Language & Literature
Master's Degrees in Chinese Language & Literature
Doctoral Degrees in Chinese Language & Literature

We offer several rankings, including this Best Chinese Language & Literature Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Chinese Language & Literature in the United States

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 chinese language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Chinese Language & Literature

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Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 school for chinese language & literature. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 29 chinese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Chinese Language & Literature graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $59,877 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,813. More information about a degree in chinese language & literature from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Rhode Island is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in chinese language & literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. University Of Rhode Island awarded about 29 chinese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Chinese Language & Literature graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of $52,821 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,845. See the full chinese language & literature program report for University Of Rhode Island

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Students looking for a strong chinese language & literature program will find one at Weber State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 chinese language & literature degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their chinese language & literature degree from Weber State University earn around $53,920 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,176. Get the full chinese language & literature details for Weber State University

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

A rank of #4 makes Cuny Hunter College one of the top schools for chinese language & literature. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cuny Hunter College awarded about 21 chinese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their chinese language & literature degree from Cuny Hunter College earn around $26,571 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,091 to complete this degree. Read more about the chinese language & literature program at Cuny Hunter College

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University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in chinese language & literature, ranking #5. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 chinese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chinese language & literature degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $58,784. Typical student debt for the program is $23,637. Read more about the chinese language & literature program at University Of Connecticut

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Williams College earned the #6 position for chinese language & literature this year. Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Williams College awarded about 11 chinese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Chinese Language & Literature graduates of Williams College earn a median of $53,652 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,615. More information about a degree in chinese language & literature from Williams College

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San Francisco State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best chinese language & literature schools. Located in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. San Francisco State University awarded about 16 chinese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chinese language & literature degree recipients from San Francisco State University generally make around $19,861. Typical student debt for the program is $14,108. Get the full chinese language & literature details for San Francisco State University

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Cuny Queens College placed #8 among the best chinese language & literature schools. Cuny Queens College is a very large public school located in the city of Queens. Cuny Queens College graduates 53% of students within six years. Cuny Queens College awarded about 11 chinese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chinese language & literature program make about $41,847 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,157. More information about a degree in chinese language & literature from Cuny Queens College

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University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #9 for chinese language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Honolulu. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 13 chinese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hawaii At Manoa in the most recent data year. Chinese Language & Literature graduates of University Of Hawaii At Manoa earn a median of $24,451 early in their careers. University Of Hawaii At Manoa graduates carry a median of $18,076 in student loans. Read more about the chinese language & literature program at University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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Pasadena City College earned the #10 position for chinese language & literature this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. There were roughly 12 chinese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the chinese language & literature program make about $38,841 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in chinese language & literature from Pasadena City College

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City College Of San Francisco earned the #11 position for chinese language & literature this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public university. About 36 chinese language & literature degrees were awarded at City College Of San Francisco in the most recent year. Graduates of the chinese language & literature program make about $100,031 in their early career. City College Of San Francisco graduates carry a median of $10,332 in student loans. Get the full chinese language & literature details for City College Of San Francisco

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Chinese Language & Literature by Region

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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 · 135 schools evaluated.

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