Study Chinese Language in the United States
103 programmes in chinese language at 74 universities in the United States are open to international students; 86% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 36,980 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 25,312 USD and 45,049 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Chinese Language programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2) Online | Wesleyan University | — | — |
| Bachelor in Linguistics BA - Chinese Language and Linguistics Concentration | University at Buffalo | Bachelor's | 24,990 USD |
| Bachelor in World Languages and Cultures B.A., with Chinese Language and Culture Concentration | University of South Florida | Bachelor's | 17,324 USD |
| Bachelor in Culture and Language Studies - Chinese | Murray State University | Bachelor's | 14,742 USD |
| Bachelor in Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures Major, BA – Language and World Business/Chinese Concentration (uTrack Requirements) | The University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Bachelor's | 31,664 USD |
| Bachelor in Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures Major, BA – Language and World Business/Chinese Concentration | The University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Bachelor's | 31,664 USD |
| Master in Chinese Language | Princeton University | Master's | — |
Chinese Language in the United States by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72 | 25,312 USD | 36,980 USD | 45,049 USD |
| Master's | 6 | 32,171 USD | 33,984 USD | 34,182 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for chinese language in the United States
- Sishu Mandarin (8)
- Mandarin House (5)
- San Francisco State University (4)
- San Diego State University (3)
- Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA (3)
- Florida State University (3)
- University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) (3)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (2)
- DePaul University, Chicago (2)
- California State University, Los Angeles (2)
Study Chinese Language in the United States: common questions
- How many chinese language programmes are there in the United States?
- 103 chinese language programmes at 74 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a chinese language degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in chinese language in the United States is 36,980 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 25,312 USD and 45,049 USD per year.
- Can I study chinese language in the United States in English?
- Yes — 86% of the chinese language programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (89 of 103).
- Are any of these chinese language programmes available online?
- 9 of the 103 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for chinese language in the United States?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 33,984 USD per year, against 36,980 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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