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#1

#1 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S.

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Annually, Weber State University awards around 377 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

970–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#2

#2 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S.

Laney College
Oakland, CA

At Laney College, the most popular majors students pursue are Social Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In fact, Laney College awards 166 degrees per year to Social Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#3

#3 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S.

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA

At San Diego Mesa College, only one major is offered: Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#4

#4 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S.

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA

At Pasadena City College, only three majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive......view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#5

#5 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S.

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

At Chaffey College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#6

#6 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S.

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#7

#7 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S.

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

At Cerritos College, only two majors are offered: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping, and Machine Tool Technology/Machinist....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#8

#8 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S.

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

At City College of San Francisco, only one major is offered: Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#9

#9 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S.

Austin Community College District
Austin, TX

At Austin Community College District, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#10

#10 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S.

Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA

At Irvine Valley College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#11

#11 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S.

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA

At Saddleback College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Interior Design....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
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About Chinese Language and Literature

A program that focuses on the languages of China and associated dialects and literature. Includes instruction in philology; linguistics; dialects and pidgins; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.

California awards the most Associates degrees in Chinese Language and Literature of all US states with 36 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Chinese Language and Literature can expect approximately 33% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 67% percent to be women. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Chinese Language and Literature is $43,120.

Popularity of Chinese Language and Literature Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Chinese Language and Literature majors is Interpreters and Translators. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A career that is in high need that a degree in Chinese Language and Literature can prepare you for is Interpreters and Translators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Chinese Language and Literature majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Chinese Language and Literature majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
63
Female Students
42 (66%)
Male Students
21 (33%)

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