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#1

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

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$55,857
#2

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

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,432

Median Starting Salary

$53,127
#3

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

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Every year, the Stanford Admissions Department receives about 56,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,279

Median Starting Salary

$45,761
#4

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

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$44,506
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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.

Wisconsin awards the most Doctors degree research scholarships in Chinese Language and Literature of all US states with 7 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Chinese Language and Literature can expect approximately 21% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 79% 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

Some top jobs related to Chinese Language and Literature, include Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, which are in high demand. Though there are careers that pay more, such as Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. The most in-demand position for Chinese Language and Literature majors is Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.

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
14
Female Students
11 (78%)
Male Students
3 (21%)

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