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2026 Best Spanish Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

26 Colleges in the United States
376 Spanish Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$41,634 Avg Early-Career Salary

Spanish Language & Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their spanish language & literature programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 165 schools to find the best for spanish language & literature students.

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Best Schools for Spanish Language & Literature in the Middle Atlantic 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 spanish language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Spanish Language & Literature

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No school ranked higher than Pennsylvania State University Main Campus this year for spanish language & literature. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 48 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in spanish language & literature, ranking #2. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. New York University awarded about 30 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $64,516 in their early career. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at New York University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $46,190. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Georgetown University

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Cuny Queens College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best spanish 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 22 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $37,654 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,157 to complete this degree. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Cuny Queens College

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Cuny Lehman College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in spanish language & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Cuny Lehman College is a large public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Lehman College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $35,941 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,617. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Cuny Lehman College

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Suny At Binghamton ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public university. Suny At Binghamton graduates 82% of students within six years. About 10 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Suny At Binghamton earn around $32,718 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Suny At Binghamton

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University placed #7 among the best spanish language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Stony Brook University graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $43,821 in their early career. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $19,212 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Stony Brook University

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University Of Maryland College Park landed the #8 spot for spanish language & literature this year. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 22 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $39,516. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center earned the #9 position for spanish language & literature this year. Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public school located in the city of New York. Cuny Graduate School And University Center awarded about 15 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Cuny Graduate School And University Center earn around $72,222 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,921 to complete this degree. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Cuny Graduate School And University Center

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Rutgers University New Brunswick earned the #10 position for spanish language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. About 16 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $31,335 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Montclair State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Montclair State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Montclair State University awarded about 32 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $47,487. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Montclair State University

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New Jersey City University earned the #12 position for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public university. New Jersey City University graduates 34% of students within six years. About 19 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at New Jersey City University in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from New Jersey City University earn around $39,714 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,777 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from New Jersey City University

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College earned the #13 position for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public institution. Cuny Hunter College graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Cuny Hunter College earn a median of $30,534 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,523. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Cuny Hunter College

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Rowan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $33,081 in their early career. Rowan University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Rowan University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #15 for spanish language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 31 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $31,297. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Temple University

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earned the #16 position for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public university. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 12 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $37,374 in their early career. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,466 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

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Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University came in at #17 for spanish language & literature this year. Kean University is a large public school located in the suburb of Union. Kean University graduates 47% of students within six years. Kean University awarded about 20 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Kean University generally make around $42,750. Kean University graduates carry a median of $30,812 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Kean University

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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 · 165 schools evaluated.

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