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What can you do with a Spanish Degree?

What can you do with a Spanish Degree?

According to the Northwestern University official site, those taking Spanish majors should expect to be immersed  "...in the complexity and diversity of literary and intellectual traditions in Latin American and Iberian cultures while achieving fluency in the target language.

Students are encouraged to focus on particular interests, such as literary and cultural history, Latino studies, Lusophone studies, race and ethnicity, film, cultural history and others."

A Spanish Degree provides graduates with a strong background and understanding of the culture, history, literature, art, and language of Spanish-speaking nations.

Many Spanish students study abroad to enhance their skills and immerse themselves in local cultures, so there is an opportunity for some to try overseas travel while learning.

Graduates may establish successful careers in any number of fields including:
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Law
  • Social Services
  • Business
  • Arts
  • Entrepreneurship

Is a Spanish Degree hard?

A Spanish Degree is truly interdisciplinary making it a very diverse field of study. In addition, many Spanish Degrees strongly focus on Spanish language acquisition (including speaking, reading, and writing) so becoming bilingual is a fantastic additional benefit.

Jobs with this degree include:

  • Top Executive– Plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. Median Annual Salary: $99,000.
  • Postsecondary Teacher – Instruct students in courses beyond the high school level. Median Annual Salary: $80,000.
  • Technical Writer– Prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate technical information more easily. Median Annual Salary: $79,000.
  • Legal Assistant– Perform a variety of tasks to support Median Annual Salary: $58,000.
  • Translator– Convert information from one language into another language. Median Annual Salary: $49,000.
  • Journalist– Keep the public updated about current events and noteworthy information. Median Annual Salary: $48,000.
  • Community Health Worker- Promote wellness by helping people adopt healthy behaviors. Median Annual Salary: $46,000.

GI BIll and Yellow Ribbon Program options to Earn a Degree in Spanish

Our list of GI Bill participating schools is below. Don't forget to explore your other military financial aid and veteran student financial aid opportunities. There is also help for military spouses who need scholarships and other financial assistance.

Getting a Degree in Spanish

Associate Degree in Spanish

An Associate Degree in Spanish is a great introduction to different parts of the world as students begin to explore the peoples, cultures, and histories of Spanish-speaking nations. Spanish language acquisition tends to be a focus for many Spanish Degree programs. Students completing an Associate Degree in Spanish will be well-prepared to acquire entry-level employment in related fields and/or continue their studies in a Bachelor Degree program.

Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish

A Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish will further explore related fields of study as students explore the past, present, and future of Spanish speaking nations. With a Bachelor’s in Spanish students will also further develop their critical thinking, research, and communication skills.

Upon graduation students may seek entry level or even supervisory positions of employment. Graduate school is also a popular option with an abundance of Master’s programs available in Spanish and other related fields of study including History, Art, and Literature.

Master’s Degree in Spanish

A Master’s Degree in Spanish will allow students to explore this field of study further. Students are expected to pick at least one specialty field of study (or country) to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of. Students must also have above-average Spanish language skills, including speaking and literacy. Graduate students will also fine-tune their research and communication skills.

Ready to start your Degree in Spanish? Check out these programs available at our partner schools:  

College of Saint Rose– Offers a Certificate in Spanish-English Translation. The College of Saint Rose has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP exam. The College of Saint Rose is a Yellow Ribbon school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Kent State University– Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Master of Arts in Spanish. Kent State University has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for CLEP exams. Kent State University  is a MyCAA approved school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Oklahoma State University– Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Oklahoma State University has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams. Oklahoma State University is a MyCAA approved school, is approved for Tuition Assistance, and Oklahoma State University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Saint Peter’s University– Offers a Bachelor’s in Spanish. Saint Peter’s University has GI Bill approved programs, awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. Saint Peter’s University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Viterbo University– Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Viterbo University has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams, and is a MyCAA approved school. Viterbo University is approved for Tuition Assistance and Viterbo University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Loyola University Chicago– Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and an accelerated 5 year BA/MA in Spanish/Hispanic Studies. Loyola University-Chicago has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. Loyola University-Chicago is a Yellow Ribbon school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

University of Colorado Boulder– Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, a MA and a PhD in Spanish and Portuguese. University of Colorado Boulder has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, awards credit for the CLEP, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. University of Colorado Boulder is a Yellow Ribbon school and University of Colorado Boulder is a MyCAA approved school.

University of Concordia Wisconsin– Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Concordia U-WI has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams. Concordia U-WI is a MyCAA approved school, is approved for Tuition Assistance and Concordia U-WI is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Contra Costa College– Offers an Associate of Arts in Spanish. Contra Costa College has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, awards credit for the CLEP exam, and is approved for Tuition Assistance.