College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2023 Most Popular Colleges for Spanish Language & Literature in North Carolina

27 Ranked Colleges
278 Degrees Awarded
$27,500 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 11,092 people earned their degree in Spanish language and literature, making the major the 78th most popular in the United States.

Across North Carolina, there were 278 Spanish language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina” ranking analyzed 27 colleges that offered a degree in Spanish language and literature. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular Spanish language and literature programs in the United States.

For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

More Ways to Rank Spanish Language & Literature Schools

Rankings by Degree Other Award Levels
Rankings by Location Check Out Other Locales
More Spanish Language Rankings Other Ranking Categories

The spanish language school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina”.

You can create your own custom comparison that focuses on the factors most important to you using our tool, College Combat. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best for north carolina spanish language students.

1

Out of the 27 schools in the Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #1 spot on the list. UNC Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 79 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at UNC Charlotte

2
Wake Forest University crest
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina. Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Spanish language degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Wake Forest University Spanish Language & Literature Report

3

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Wilmington. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. Wilmington, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Spanish language degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at University of North Carolina at Wilmington

4
Elon crest
Elon University
Elon, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Elon University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. Elon, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Spanish language degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Elon University

5
WCU crest
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Carolina University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. WCU is a fairly large public school situated in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It awarded 21 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

Full WCU Spanish Language & Literature Report

6

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina ranking. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 19 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

7
Davidson crest
Davidson College
Davidson, North Carolina

With a ranking of #7, Davidson College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. Davidson College is located in Davidson, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s Spanish language degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Davidson College

8
Duke crest
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Duke University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina ranking. Duke is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 10 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Duke

8
Salem crest
Salem College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

With a ranking of #8, Salem College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. Salem College is a small school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that handed out 10 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Salem College

10
Meredith crest
Meredith College
Raleigh, North Carolina

With a ranking of #10, Meredith College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. Meredith College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Meredith College

11

University of North Carolina at Pembroke ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public institution located in Pembroke, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at University of North Carolina at Pembroke

11
Campbell crest
Campbell University
Buies Creek, North Carolina

Campbell University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. Campbell is located in Buies Creek, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s Spanish language degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Campbell University

11
High Point crest
High Point University
High Point, North Carolina

High Point University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. High Point is located in High Point, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s Spanish language degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at High Point

14

University of North Carolina at Asheville ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified ’s Spanish language students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at UNCA

14
Queens crest
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina

With a ranking of #14, Queens University of Charlotte did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Spanish language degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Queens Spanish Language & Literature Report

14
Mars Hill crest
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, North Carolina

Mars Hill University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. This small school is located in Mars Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 2 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Mars Hill University Spanish Language & Literature Report

14
Guilford crest
Guilford College
Greensboro, North Carolina

Guilford College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Spanish language degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Full Guilford Spanish Language & Literature Report

14
Fayetteville State University crest
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina ranking. Fayetteville State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It awarded 2 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Fayetteville State University

19
WSSU crest
Winston - Salem State University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

With a ranking of #19, Winston - Salem State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. Winston - Salem State University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s Spanish language degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Winston - Salem State University

19
Methodist crest
Methodist University
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Methodist University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified ’s Spanish language students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Methodist University Spanish Language & Literature Report

19
Gardner - Webb crest
Gardner - Webb University
Boiling Springs, North Carolina

With a ranking of #19, Gardner - Webb University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. Gardner - Webb is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. It awarded 1 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Gardner - Webb University Spanish Language & Literature Report

22
Greensboro College crest
Greensboro College
Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. Greensboro College is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s Spanish language degrees to qualified students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Greensboro College Spanish Language & Literature Report

22
North Carolina Central University crest
North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina

With a ranking of #22, North Carolina Central University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina list. This medium-sized school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 0 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at North Carolina Central University

22
Barton College crest
Barton College
Wilson, North Carolina

Barton College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #22. This small school is located in Wilson, North Carolina, and it awarded 0 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Barton College

22
Catawba crest
Catawba College
Salisbury, North Carolina

Catawba College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #22. This small school is located in Salisbury, North Carolina, and it awarded 0 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at Catawba College

22
Lenoir - Rhyne University crest
Lenoir - Rhyne University
Hickory, North Carolina

Lenoir - Rhyne University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #22. Hickory, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Spanish language degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at Lenoir - Rhyne University

22
JCSU crest
Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, North Carolina

Johnson C Smith University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Spanish Language Major in North Carolina ranking. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s Spanish language students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at JCSU

Switch to a Different Ranking Method

Notes and References

References

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

Credits

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options