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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 448 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,800
#2 #2 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#3 #3 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, Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Laney College awards 147 degrees per year to Social Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#4 #4 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#5 #5 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#6 #6 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
#7 #7 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA At Diablo Valley College, only one major is offered: Child Care and Support Services Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#8 #8 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 100% 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 Annually, Austin Community College District grants about 62 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#10 #10 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 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#11 #11 Best College for Chinese Language and Literature in the U.S. Cerritos College Norwalk, CA Acceptance Rate -- 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 34 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Chinese Language and Literature can expect approximately 39% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 61% 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.

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

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

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Student Demographics

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Female Students

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23 (38%)

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