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2026 Best Spanish Language & Literature Schools in the Far Western Region

30 Colleges in the United States
1,447 Spanish Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$44,051 Avg Early-Career Salary

Spanish Language & 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 184 schools to find the best for spanish language & literature students.

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Best Schools for Spanish Language & Literature in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall spanish language & literature education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Spanish Language & Literature

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Leading the list is San Jose State University, our #1 school for spanish language & literature. Set in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 11 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at San Jose State University in the most recent year. Get the full spanish language & literature details for San Jose State University

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University Of California Santa Barbara is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in spanish language & literature, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 32 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of California Santa Barbara in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of California Santa Barbara generally make around $35,635. University Of California Santa Barbara graduates carry a median of $16,261 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at University Of California Santa Barbara

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A rank of #3 makes Washington State University one of the top schools for spanish language & literature. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Washington State University in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature 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. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Washington State University

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Students looking for a strong spanish language & literature program will find one at University Of Southern California, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $75,677 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,380. Get the full spanish language & literature details for University Of Southern California

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A rank of #5 makes California State University Stanislaus one of the top schools for spanish language & literature. California State University Stanislaus is a large public school located in the suburb of Turlock. California State University Stanislaus graduates 53% of students within six years. California State University Stanislaus awarded about 24 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from California State University Stanislaus generally make around $46,807. Typical student debt for the program is $14,813. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from California State University Stanislaus

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University Of California Irvine placed #6 among the best spanish language & literature schools. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. About 18 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $36,692 in their early career. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at University Of California Irvine

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University Of California Los Angeles landed the #7 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 20 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $26,966. Students borrow a median of $14,752 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for University Of California Los Angeles

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University Of California Davis placed #8 among the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 53 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $29,330 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,171 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of California Davis

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #9 for spanish language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $34,572 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,559 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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California State University Monterey Bay placed #10 among the best spanish language & literature schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Seaside. California State University Monterey Bay graduates 59% of students within six years. About 12 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at California State University Monterey Bay in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $49,032 in their early career. California State University Monterey Bay graduates carry a median of $14,622 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from California State University Monterey Bay

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Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Rohnert Park. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 16 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Sonoma State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Sonoma State University generally make around $36,237. Students borrow a median of $17,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Sonoma State University

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California State University Fullerton ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Set in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 31 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at California State University Fullerton in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $54,471 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,480 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for California State University Fullerton

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California State University Northridge placed #13 among the best spanish language & literature schools. California State University Northridge is a very large public school located in the city of Northridge. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 27 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at California State University Northridge in the most recent year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of California State University Northridge earn a median of $48,437 early in their careers. California State University Northridge graduates carry a median of $15,184 in student loans. Get the full spanish language & literature details for California State University Northridge

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California State University San Bernardino landed the #14 spot for spanish language & literature this year. California State University San Bernardino is a very large public school located in the city of San Bernardino. California State University San Bernardino graduates 55% of students within six years. There were roughly 56 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at California State University San Bernardino in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $18,490 in their early career. California State University San Bernardino graduates carry a median of $10,967 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at California State University San Bernardino

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Mount St Marys College
Los Angeles, CA

Mount St Marys College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, Mount St Marys College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Mount St Marys College graduates 48% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Mount St Marys College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature 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. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Mount St Marys College

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California State University Bakersfield came in at #16 for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Bakersfield, California State University Bakersfield is a large public institution. California State University Bakersfield graduates 50% of students within six years. California State University Bakersfield awarded about 32 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full spanish language & literature details for California State University Bakersfield

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California State University Sacramento ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Set in the city of Sacramento, California State University Sacramento is a very large public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 33 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at California State University Sacramento in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from California State University Sacramento earn around $34,117 in the first couple years of their career. California State University Sacramento graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at California State University Sacramento

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Western Washington University landed the #18 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Western Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Western Washington University earn around $26,557 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,121. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Western Washington University

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Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #19 for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. About 25 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $80,047 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Santa Rosa Junior College

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University Of California Riverside ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Set in the city of Riverside, University Of California Riverside is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 40 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Riverside in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of California Riverside generally make around $24,453. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of California Riverside

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California State University Fresno landed the #21 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a very large public institution. California State University Fresno graduates 57% of students within six years. About 67 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at California State University Fresno in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from California State University Fresno generally make around $20,070. Typical student debt for the program is $10,250. Get the full spanish language & literature details for California State University Fresno

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California State University Chico earned the #22 position for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Chico, California State University Chico is a large public institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Chico awarded about 12 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $22,917 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,200 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from California State University Chico

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San Francisco State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Francisco. San Francisco State University graduates 50% of students within six years. About 12 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at San Francisco State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $25,242 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,250. See the full spanish language & literature program report for San Francisco State University

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California State University Long Beach earned the #24 position for spanish language & literature this year. California State University Long Beach is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. About 69% of students finish within six years. California State University Long Beach awarded about 40 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of California State University Long Beach earn a median of $21,609 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,250 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for California State University Long Beach

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Central Washington University earned the #25 position for spanish language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Ellensburg. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Central Washington University awarded about 15 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $44,178 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,988 to complete this degree. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Central Washington University

Rest of the Top 50 Spanish Language & Literature Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s spanish language & literature ranking:

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
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Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA
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College Of The Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
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Chabot College
Hayward, CA
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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 184 schools evaluated.

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