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2022 Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k

15 Ranked Colleges
93 Degrees Awarded
$21,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master's in California For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Spanish Language & Literature is the 73rd most popular major in the country with 11,818 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across California, there were 2,414 Spanish language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 93 Spanish language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,281 and $50,119 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in Spanish language and literature. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality Spanish language and literature programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the Spanish language and literature program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Spanish Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) in California

#1

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s Spanish language students in 2019-2020.

UCLA also took the #1 spot in our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UCLA Spanish Language & Literature Report

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fresno landed the #2 spot on the list. California State University - Fresno is a public institution located in Fresno, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Fresno State also took the #8 spot in our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno State are $17,581, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Davis landed the #3 spot on the list. UC Davis is a large public school situated in Davis, California. It awarded 5 masters’s Spanish language degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend San Diego State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k. SDSU is a public institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree spanish language students whose families make $0-$30k list, SDSU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SDSU are $18,658, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Long Beach landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Long Beach, California, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s Spanish language students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSULB, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Long Beach are $17,784.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at CSULB

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, California State University - Fullerton did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k list. California State University - Fullerton is a large school located in Fullerton, California that handed out 10 masters’s Spanish language degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree spanish language students whose families make $0-$30k list, Cal State Fullerton has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State Fullerton are $17,892.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at California State University - Fullerton

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of California - Riverside did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k list. UCR is located in Riverside, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s Spanish language degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree spanish language students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCR has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, California State University - Northridge did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k list. California State University - Northridge is a large school located in Northridge, California that handed out 17 masters’s Spanish language degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSUN, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSUN are $17,955, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full CSUN Spanish Language & Literature Report

#12 in overall quality

California State University - San Bernardino did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. San Bernardino, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Spanish language degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

CSUSB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSUSB are $17,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k list. UCSB is a large public school situated in Santa Barbara, California. It awarded 1 masters’s Spanish language degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB also took the #0 spot in our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670.

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#11 in overall quality

California State University - Sacramento ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k list. Sac State is a public institution located in Sacramento, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Sac State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sac State are $18,356.

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#13 in overall quality

California State University - San Marcos came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in San Marcos, California, this fairly large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s Spanish language students in 2019-2020.

CSUSM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - San Marcos are $18,661, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full California State University - San Marcos Spanish Language & Literature Report

#13

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#5 in overall quality

San Jose State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. San Jose, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Spanish language degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at San Jose State, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State University are $18,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California

With a ranking of #14, San Francisco State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k list. San Francisco, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Spanish language degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree spanish language students whose families make $0-$30k list, SFSU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFSU are $17,944, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SFSU Spanish Language & Literature Report

#15

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, California
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Sonoma State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Spanish Language Schools for a Master’s in California For Those Making $0-$30k list. Sonoma State University is a medium-sized school located in Rohnert Park, California that handed out 7 masters’s Spanish language degrees in 2019-2020.

SSU also made our “Best Spanish Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sonoma State University are $18,890, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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