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#1 #1 Best College for Japanese 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 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,800
#2 #2 Best College for Japanese 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 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#3 #3 Best College for Japanese 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 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#4 #4 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA At Long Beach City College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#5 #5 Best College for Japanese 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 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#6 #6 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 321 degrees to those studying Biological and Physical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#7 #7 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA At Foothill College, only one major is offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Usually, 50 students receive a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#8 #8 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. El Camino Community College District Torrance, CA At El Camino Community College District, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#9 #9 Best College for Japanese 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 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#10 #10 Best College for Japanese 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 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#11 #11 Best College for Japanese 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 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#12 #12 Best College for Japanese 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 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#13 #13 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#14 #14 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA At Crafton Hills College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Usually, 3 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#15 #15 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#16 #16 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#17 #17 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#18 #18 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA Annually, Los Angeles Pierce College grants about 1428 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#19 #19 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA At Bakersfield College, only two majors are offered: Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology, and Chemical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#20 #20 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA At MiraCosta College, only one major is offered: Biomedical Technology/Technician. Usually, 22 students are awarded a degree in Biomedical Technology/Technician every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#21 #21 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Grossmont College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
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About Japanese Language and Literature

A program that focuses on the Japanese language. Includes instruction in philology; Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Japanese; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.

While Japanese Language and Literature offers degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students major in Japanese Language and Literature all around the US, though the major at the Associates degree level sees the most graduates in California. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Japanese Language and Literature is $43,120.

Popularity of Japanese Language and Literature Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Japanese Language and Literature majors is Interpreters and Translators. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Japanese Language and Literature can prepare you for is Interpreters and Translators.

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

#1 Interpreters and Translators

Student Demographics

Total Students

121

Female Students

45 (37%)

Male Students

76 (62%)

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