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2026 Best Spanish Language & Literature Schools in the Southwest Region

19 Colleges in the United States
568 Spanish Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$40,817 Avg Early-Career Salary

Spanish Language & Literature degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their spanish language & literature programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 82 schools to find the best for spanish language & literature students.

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Best Schools for Spanish Language & Literature in the Southwest Region

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

Top Schools in Spanish Language & Literature

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Our analysis ranked Texas Christian University the best school in the country for a degree in spanish language & literature. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Worth. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Texas Christian University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $60,035. Texas Christian University graduates carry a median of $22,960 in student loans. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Texas Christian University

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Southern Methodist University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from Southern Methodist University earn around $57,858 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $19,730 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for Southern Methodist University

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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in spanish language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $34,929 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,241. See the full spanish language & literature program report for The University Of Texas At Austin

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus one of the top schools for spanish language & literature. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded about 18 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn around $58,084 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,405. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Northern Arizona University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in spanish language & literature, ranking #5. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Northern Arizona University awarded about 20 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $33,901 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Northern Arizona University

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio placed #6 among the best spanish language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Antonio. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates carry a median of $21,507 in student loans. Get the full spanish language & literature details for The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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Baylor University placed #7 among the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $34,649. Students borrow a median of $26,228 to complete this degree. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Baylor University

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University Of Arizona placed #8 among the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 87 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of Arizona earn around $34,484 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $16,725 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of Arizona

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University Of Houston earned the #9 position for spanish language & literature this year. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $57,529 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,750. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at University Of Houston

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The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from The University Of Texas At Arlington earn around $30,505 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,797 to complete this degree. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at The University Of Texas At Arlington

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Texas Tech University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 24 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $25,814 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750. Read more about the spanish language & literature program at Texas Tech University

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University Of North Texas At Dallas placed #12 among the best spanish language & literature schools. University Of North Texas At Dallas is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Dallas. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas At Dallas in the most recent year. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from University Of North Texas At Dallas

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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin placed #13 among the best spanish language & literature schools. Set in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 spanish language & literature students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin generally make around $60,503. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin graduates carry a median of $20,052 in student loans. See the full spanish language & literature program report for The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

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Arizona State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best spanish language & literature schools. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 39 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $42,436 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,534 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Arizona State University

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University Of North Texas landed the #15 spot for spanish language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Denton. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. University Of North Texas awarded about 28 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $24,880. University Of North Texas graduates carry a median of $20,666 in student loans. Get the full spanish language & literature details for University Of North Texas

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus landed the #16 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. University Of New Mexico Main Campus awarded about 22 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their spanish language & literature degree from University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn around $32,236 in the first couple years of their career. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates carry a median of $15,187 in student loans. Get the full spanish language & literature details for University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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Texas State University San Marcos placed #17 among the best spanish language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Marcos. About 55% of students finish within six years. Texas State University San Marcos awarded about 24 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $35,781 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,133. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Texas State University San Marcos

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Arizona State University Skysong earned the #18 position for spanish language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Scottsdale. Arizona State University Skysong awarded about 48 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $42,436 in their early career. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $21,534 in student loans. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from Arizona State University Skysong

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New Mexico State University Main Campus landed the #19 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public university. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. New Mexico State University Main Campus awarded about 12 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Spanish Language & Literature graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of $41,860 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,026. See the full spanish language & literature program report for New Mexico State University Main Campus

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Austin Community College District placed #20 among the best spanish language & literature schools. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. Austin Community College District awarded about 30 spanish language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $30,111. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $14,125 in student loans. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Austin Community College District

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The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #21 spot for spanish language & literature this year. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 34 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, spanish language & literature degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $27,138. Students borrow a median of $12,633 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in spanish language & literature from The University Of Texas Pan American

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Texas A And M International University came in at #22 for spanish language & literature this year. This large public university is located in the city of Laredo. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 10 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Texas A And M International University in the most recent year. Graduates of the spanish language & literature program make about $42,029 in their early career. Texas A And M International University graduates carry a median of $15,095 in student loans. Get the full spanish language & literature details for Texas A And M International 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 · 82 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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