### SUMMARY

 Majoring in Chinese Language and Literature is a valuable choice and usually a necessary first step for scholars desiring to begin a career as a global marketing specialist, a chinese instructor, or a subtitler. Interestingly, chinese language and literature is a ​unique degree being the 252nd most popular area of study. Last academic year, there were 633 chinese language and literature graduates. In-state tuition for chinese language and literature at private universities is, on average, 4.3 times more pricey than their public rivals.

 With just 104 universities offering this degree there could be limited options as to the institutions you can choose from. If you are looking to immerse yourself with other chinese language and literature students, consider schools in New York which have more undergrads admitted to chinese language and literature than any other state. Zooming out, the best region to pursue chinese language and literature is in the Mid East region with [CUNY Hunter College](/colleges/cuny-hunter-college), [CUNY Queens College](/colleges/cuny-queens-college), and [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the best conference to study chinese language and literature is the Pacific-12 Conference with [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles), [University of Colorado Boulder](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder), and [University of Oregon](/colleges/university-of-oregon) representing the conference. On that topic, our selection for the best college for chinese language and literature is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). You might also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively 'best' school might not actually be the best school for you. There might be lots more angels to consider when selecting institution. Features like campus amenities, transportation services, and food could definitely modify your feelings on which university to attend. At Authority, we weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are intrigued by which chinese language and literature university has the top campus, the winner is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). If, for example, you are mostly interested in which college boasts the top campus, we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, student reviews, professor reviews, and more so we can compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our choice of the college with the best student life for chinese language and literature is [Georgetown University](/colleges/georgetown-university). Are you curious why? Keep reading to discover more about our top recommendations. Some of our conclusions will probably surprise you.

 If cost is a significant factor in your decision on where to go to school, you might be cautious about [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college). [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college)&nbspis the most expensive college for chinese language and literature, at least for out of state attendance. That being said, we have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that might put the cost at [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college)&nbspinto perspective. You could also care to know that chinese language and literature is the 109th most expensive major in the nation, with an average bill of $38,400. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for chinese language and literature in the nation is District of Columbia at George Washington University and Georgetown University, the primary universities in the state, of $54,453 and $55,440. To zoom out even further, the most expensive region for chinese language and literature is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Wellesley College](/colleges/wellesley-college) with a cost of $55,728, [Williams College](/colleges/williams-college) with a cost of $56,970, and [Middlebury College](/colleges/middlebury-college) with a cost of $55,790.

 Our cheapest region for chinese language and literature is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [University of Colorado Boulder](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder) with a cost of $34,930, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790, and [University of Utah](/colleges/university-of-utah) with a cost of $26,017. More optimistically, the most affordable school for chinese language and literature is [CUNY Hunter College](/colleges/cuny-hunter-college). Authority's comprehensive list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay around $11,500 for a degree in chinese language and literature. The cost increases significantly to an average of $31,100 for the out-of-state public-school student. Our choice for the college with the best value for chinese language and literature: [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). On this page you will see our comprehensive list about the universities we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. With that said, this section is predicated on out-of-state tuition costs. A discussion of value changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for chinese language and literature majors can vary, but two-years after completing the major students will often make around $46,100. While there can be a lot of variation in earnings; highest paid earners can experience pay up to $92,200. Even right out of school, the lowest end jobs within the chinese language and literature space earn $23,000, which could be worse. The top earning grads from chinese language and literature have come from [Georgetown University](/colleges/georgetown-university)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of chinese language and literature is very high, standing out in the 95th percentile of majors nationally. The college with the most composite diversity for chinese language and literature is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Chinese Language and Literature major only stands within the 33rd percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is actually greater, ranking in the 90th percentile. White undergraduates make up the largest proportion, 45%, of those majoring in chinese language and literature. Additionally, 56% of scholars seeking a chinese language and literature degree are women.

 We have insufficient professors data for chinese language and literature to make the conclusions we normally would have made in this sentence. If we consider information other than simply rankings it becomes clear that the college with the overall best professors for chinese language and literature is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). You will find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the finest instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest school to get into for chinese language and literature is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we do have a general list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, we hope you understand that considering college with context primarily built on superlatives could cause problems. We at Authority encourage you to look at some of our more nuanced pages on different colleges and read a couple of our background articles on beneficial details to look out for as you continue your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Chinese language and literature is the 252nd most popular degree in America, with 633 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #253 [Fine and Studio Arts Management](/rankings/best-colleges-for-fine-and-studio-arts-management), and narrowly lost to #251 [Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-atmospheric-sciences-and-meteorology).

 The degree is offered at a total of 104 colleges across the nation, and is the 156th most widely offered degree. Given that chinese language and literature is offered at 37% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that just about half of colleges offering chinese language and literature are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The mid east produces the most chinese language and literature graduates, largely led by [CUNY Hunter College](/colleges/cuny-hunter-college), while it’s the Pacific-12 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, New York ranks highest, with particular help from [CUNY Hunter College](/colleges/cuny-hunter-college) and [CUNY Queens College](/colleges/cuny-queens-college).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more chinese language and literature graduates than [Cerritos College](/colleges/cerritos-college), which graduated 33 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study chinese language and literature). More students studied chinese language and literature as a percentage of total students at [United States Military Academy](/colleges/united-states-military-academy) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Chinese language and literature is the 109th most expensive degree in America, with a median cost of $38,419 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #110, [Hydrology](rankings/best-colleges-for-hydrology), with a median cost of $38,326).

 New England has the most expensive schools with high quality chinese language and literature programs led by [Wellesley College](/colleges/wellesley-college) with an annual cost of $55,728. District of Columbia is the most expensive state for chinese language and literature led by [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university) and [Georgetown University](/colleges/georgetown-university).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 76.98% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 37.95% less than the median private school. So, if you're trying to find a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for chinese language and literature is [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college), which is the 7th most expensive college in the nation. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). It costs just $5,790 per year, and it's its chinese language and literature program is ranked #36. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [CUNY Hunter College](/colleges/cuny-hunter-college)  could be for you, ranked #8 with an in-state cost of just $6,930. Another more affordable pick would be #23, [University of Rhode Island](/colleges/university-of-rhode-island) in Washington County, RI with a cost of $12,590 for in-state students and $29,710 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Enrolling in college is an important investment for most. It's important to make sure you expand your future earning potential. We aim for the following income and job placement insights to guide you in deciding your focus at college.

 In their first year after university, Chinese Language and Literature students bring in $31,459 per year on average (bottom 25%). With experience in their careers, they by and large draw anywhere between $22,978 and $92,153, but average more or less $46,110. Just so you know, that's 19% greater than the United States average.

 The most popular work position for a Chinese Language and Literature graduate is Engineer, which by and large make about $59,000; next are Analyst and Account Executive, which often make near $54,000 and $36,000 respectively.

 The highest grossing region for Chinese Language and Literature graduates is The Great Lakes. MD has the most well paid Chinese Language and Literature graduates of any state. Atlantic Coast Conference has the highest earning Chinese Language and Literature graduates of any conference..



### STUDENTS

 College often can be a supremely consequential adventure in one's life; it's a time for personal progress and maturation. Students continue to discover their calling and learn the underlying skills to be a prosperous member of society. But growth is more than what one learns in the classroom - the discussions one has with his schoolmates, the funny story learned from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different outlook. Therefore, a diverse univeristy experience greatly enhances what you gain from your time in university.

 Chinese Language and Literature is a more popular subject among students of color than white students. It has the 10th biggest share of white students. 45% of the nation's Chinese Language and Literature majors are white students, followed by asian students (26%), students of other races\*\*(20%), and latino students (6%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus)&nbspin University Park, PA.

 In addition, Chinese Language and Literature significatly skews female, with just about 5/9ths of students majoring in Chinese Language and Literature identifying as women. [Colgate University](/colleges/colgate-university) in Hamilton, NY has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another important type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Sadly, Chinese Language and Literature ranks in the bottom 33% of programs class diversity. 29% of its majors come from families who earn under $30,000 a year, 15% are from households that bring in between $30,000 and $48,000 a year, and 28% grew up in households who earn north of $110,000 a year. [University of Utah](/colleges/university-of-utah) has the most financially diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall MA is the most diverse state for Chinese Language and Literature. The New England is the most diverse region, and the Ivy League is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 26%
* Black: 4%
* Latino: 6%
* White: 45%
* Other: 20%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 44%
* Female: 56%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 29%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 15%
* 75k - 110k: 14%
* Over 110k: 28%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 62%
* Out of State: 31%
* International: 7%


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