by our College Data Analytics TeamRomance Languages programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their romance languages programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 188 schools to find the best for romance languages students.
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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 romance languages degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked San Jose State University the best school in the country for a degree in romance languages. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public university. San Jose State University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 romance languages students who graduated with this degree at San Jose State University in the most recent data year. Read more about the romance languages program at San Jose State University
University Of California Berkeley came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best romance languages schools. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of California Berkeley awarded about 57 romance languages degrees in the most recent data year. Romance Languages graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $40,818 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,593 to complete this degree. Get the full romance languages details for University Of California Berkeley
University Of California Santa Barbara came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best romance languages schools. University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. University Of California Santa Barbara graduates 83% of students within six years. University Of California Santa Barbara awarded about 40 romance languages degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their romance languages degree from University Of California Santa Barbara earn around $35,635 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Santa Barbara graduates carry a median of $16,261 in student loans. See the full romance languages program report for University Of California Santa Barbara
Washington State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best romance languages schools. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 romance languages students who graduated with this degree at Washington State University in the most recent data year. Romance Languages graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $54,697 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,903 to complete this degree. See the full romance languages program report for Washington State University
University Of Southern California is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in romance languages, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. About 17 romance languages degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Students who receive their romance languages degree from University Of Southern California earn around $75,677 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,380. Read more about the romance languages program at University Of Southern California
California State University Stanislaus placed #6 among the best romance languages schools. California State University Stanislaus is a large public school located in the suburb of Turlock. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 romance languages degrees were awarded at California State University Stanislaus in the most recent year. Romance Languages graduates of California State University Stanislaus earn a median of $46,807 early in their careers. California State University Stanislaus graduates carry a median of $14,813 in student loans. More information about a degree in romance languages from California State University Stanislaus
University Of California Irvine landed the #7 spot for romance languages this year. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 27 romance languages degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. Graduates of the romance languages program make about $36,692 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. See the full romance languages program report for University Of California Irvine
University Of California Merced came in at #8 for romance languages this year. Set in the suburb of Merced, University Of California Merced is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 romance languages students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Merced in the most recent data year. Romance Languages graduates of University Of California Merced earn a median of $42,071 early in their careers. University Of California Merced graduates carry a median of $18,318 in student loans. More information about a degree in romance languages from University Of California Merced
University Of California Los Angeles earned the #9 position for romance languages this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 36 romance languages degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the romance languages program make about $26,966 in their early career. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $14,752 in student loans. Get the full romance languages details for University Of California Los Angeles
University Of California Davis ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best romance languages schools. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. University Of California Davis awarded about 56 romance languages degrees in the most recent data year. Romance Languages graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $29,330 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,171 to complete this degree. Read more about the romance languages program at University Of California Davis
University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best romance languages schools. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 romance languages students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their romance languages degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $34,572 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,559. See the full romance languages program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Chapman University came in at #12 for romance languages this year. Located in the city of Orange, Chapman University is a large private not-for-profit university. Chapman University graduates 82% of students within six years. About 10 romance languages degrees were awarded at Chapman University in the most recent year. Students who receive their romance languages degree from Chapman University earn around $36,546 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the romance languages program at Chapman University
California State University Monterey Bay landed the #13 spot for romance languages this year. Set in the suburb of Seaside, California State University Monterey Bay is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 romance languages degrees were awarded at California State University Monterey Bay in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, romance languages degree recipients from California State University Monterey Bay generally make around $49,032. Typical student debt for the program is $14,622. More information about a degree in romance languages from California State University Monterey Bay
Sonoma State University came in at #14 for romance languages this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Rohnert Park. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Sonoma State University awarded about 19 romance languages degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, romance languages degree recipients from Sonoma State University generally make around $36,237. Typical student debt for the program is $17,250. Read more about the romance languages program at Sonoma State University
California State University Fullerton came in at #15 for romance languages this year. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a very large public university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 romance languages students who graduated with this degree at California State University Fullerton in the most recent data year. Romance Languages graduates of California State University Fullerton earn a median of $54,471 early in their careers. California State University Fullerton graduates carry a median of $8,480 in student loans. Read more about the romance languages program at California State University Fullerton
California State University Northridge ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best romance languages schools. Located in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. California State University Northridge awarded about 27 romance languages degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, romance languages degree recipients from California State University Northridge generally make around $48,437. Typical student debt for the program is $15,184. Read more about the romance languages program at California State University Northridge
California State University San Bernardino placed #17 among the best romance languages schools. California State University San Bernardino is a very large public school located in the city of San Bernardino. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 60 romance languages students who graduated with this degree at California State University San Bernardino in the most recent data year. Romance Languages graduates of California State University San Bernardino earn a median of $18,490 early in their careers. California State University San Bernardino graduates carry a median of $10,967 in student loans. Get the full romance languages details for California State University San Bernardino
Mount St Marys College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best romance languages schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Mount St Marys College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 romance languages degrees were awarded at Mount St Marys College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, romance languages degree recipients from Mount St Marys College generally make around $58,110. Mount St Marys College graduates carry a median of $27,555 in student loans. Get the full romance languages details for Mount St Marys College
California State University Bakersfield came in at #19 for romance languages this year. This large public university is located in the city of Bakersfield. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. California State University Bakersfield awarded about 32 romance languages degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the romance languages program at California State University Bakersfield
California State University Sacramento came in at #20 for romance languages this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Sacramento. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. About 34 romance languages degrees were awarded at California State University Sacramento in the most recent year. Graduates of the romance languages program make about $34,117 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree. Get the full romance languages details for California State University Sacramento
Western Washington University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best romance languages schools. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 25 romance languages students who graduated with this degree at Western Washington University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their romance languages degree from Western Washington University earn around $26,557 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,121 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in romance languages from Western Washington University
Santa Rosa Junior College earned the #22 position for romance languages this year. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. There were roughly 26 romance languages students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the romance languages program make about $80,047 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. More information about a degree in romance languages from Santa Rosa Junior College
University Of California Riverside ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best romance languages schools. University Of California Riverside is a very large public school located in the city of Riverside. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 42 romance languages students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Riverside in the most recent data year. Students who receive their romance languages degree from University Of California Riverside earn around $24,453 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the romance languages program at University Of California Riverside
California State University Fresno placed #24 among the best romance languages schools. California State University Fresno is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 68 romance languages degrees were awarded at California State University Fresno in the most recent year. Graduates of the romance languages program make about $20,070 in their early career. California State University Fresno graduates carry a median of $10,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in romance languages from California State University Fresno
California State University Chico landed the #25 spot for romance languages this year. This large public university is located in the city of Chico. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 12 romance languages students who graduated with this degree at California State University Chico in the most recent data year. Romance Languages graduates of California State University Chico earn a median of $22,917 early in their careers. California State University Chico graduates carry a median of $17,200 in student loans. See the full romance languages program report for California State University Chico
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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 · 188 schools evaluated.
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