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2026 Best Spanish Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region

26 Colleges in the United States
581 Spanish Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$39,212 Avg Early-Career Salary

Spanish Language & Literature degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 175 schools to find the best for spanish language & literature students.

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Best Schools for Spanish Language & Literature in the Southeast 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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Our analysis ranked University Of Virginia Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in spanish language & literature. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 40 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $38,269. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $14,050 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong spanish language & literature program will find one at University Of Central Florida, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. About 16 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of Central Florida earn around $51,790 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,620 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for University Of Central Florida

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in spanish language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 21 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of Florida earn around $27,578 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of Florida

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The University Of Alabama came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. The University Of Alabama awarded about 11 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of $50,740 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,496. Get the full spanish language & literature details for The University Of Alabama

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West Virginia University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in spanish language & literature, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 10 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at West Virginia University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $51,750. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete this degree. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at West Virginia University

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University Of Georgia landed the #6 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Georgia awarded about 63 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $33,169 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,760. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of Georgia

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earned the #7 position for spanish language & literature this year. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 13 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $49,718 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #8 for spanish language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 29 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $55,422 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Auburn University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #9 for spanish language & literature this year. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. About 22 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $28,603. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Florida State University

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Valdosta State University came in at #10 for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public institution. Valdosta State University graduates 42% of students within six years. Valdosta State University awarded about 17 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $44,914 early in their careers. Valdosta State University graduates carry a median of $28,661 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Valdosta State University

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston landed the #11 spot for spanish language & literature this year. This large public university is located in the city of Charleston. College Of Charleston graduates 66% of students within six years. College Of Charleston awarded about 19 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from College Of Charleston generally make around $32,503. College Of Charleston graduates carry a median of $26,370 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for College Of Charleston

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University Of Kentucky placed #12 among the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 21 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $49,568 in their early career. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for University Of Kentucky

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte landed the #13 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 43 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $35,208. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College landed the #14 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Wofford College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spartanburg. Wofford College graduates 84% of students within six years. Wofford College awarded about 13 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Wofford College earn a median of $39,499 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,269. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Wofford College

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Western Carolina University landed the #15 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Western Carolina University is a large public school located in the town of Cullowhee. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Western Carolina University earn around $36,179 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Western Carolina University

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University Of Arkansas At Little Rock earned the #16 position for spanish language & literature this year. Set in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public institution. About 37% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas At Little Rock in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of Arkansas At Little Rock earn around $47,170 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,093 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas came in at #17 for spanish language & literature this year. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $19,519 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of Arkansas

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #18 for spanish language & literature this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 11 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $45,877 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete this degree. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Liberty University

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Xavier University Of Louisiana placed #19 among the best spanish language & literature schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Xavier University Of Louisiana awarded about 10 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Xavier University Of Louisiana earn a median of $46,854 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,777. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Xavier University Of Louisiana

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Wilmington. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington graduates 71% of students within six years. About 16 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Wilmington in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington generally make around $25,426. Students borrow a median of $23,751 to complete this degree. Get the full spanish language & literature details for University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earned the #21 position for spanish language & literature this year. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro graduates 56% of students within six years. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro awarded about 14 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earn around $35,191 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro graduates carry a median of $23,029 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

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Mercer University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Macon. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $26,952 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,049. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Mercer University

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University Of Arkansas Fort Smith landed the #23 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Fort Smith, University Of Arkansas Fort Smith is a moderately-sized public university. About 38% of students finish within six years. About 15 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas Fort Smith in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of Arkansas Fort Smith earn around $39,204 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,333. Get the full spanish language & literature details for University Of Arkansas Fort Smith

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Eastern Kentucky University came in at #24 for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public university. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $43,891 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,122 to complete this degree. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Eastern Kentucky University

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University earned the #25 position for spanish language & literature this year. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western Kentucky University awarded about 22 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Western Kentucky University earn around $24,967 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete this degree. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Western Kentucky University

Rest of the Top 27 Spanish Language & Literature Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong spanish language & literature education:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 175 schools evaluated.

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