Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
A program that focuses on the languages and literatures of the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking areas of the world, including the Iberian, Latin American, and Lusophone worlds. Includes instruction in Spanish and Portuguese language and linguistics; regional and Latin American dialects; and Spanish, Portuguese, Spanish American, Luso-Brazilian, and Chicano literature.
- Schools offering
- 26
- Annual completions
- 138
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $57k
About this major
A program that focuses on the languages and literatures of the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking areas of the world, including the Iberian, Latin American, and Lusophone worlds. Includes instruction in Spanish and Portuguese language and linguistics; regional and Latin American dialects; and Spanish, Portuguese, Spanish American, Luso-Brazilian, and Chicano literature.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interpreters and translators | $59k | +1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary | $77k | -0.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$57k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$49k
Bachelor's
$57k
Top colleges for Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | 0 | 33 | 33 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN | 0 | 29 | 29 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| University of California-Merced | Merced, CA | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma, WA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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