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#1 #1 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a extremely selective school. They receive roughly 8,430 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Est. Net Price * $36,095 Median Starting Salary $54,596
#2 #2 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Kenyon College Gambier, OH Kenyon College is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 8,120 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,380–1,510 Est. Net Price * $43,044 Median Starting Salary $58,631
#3 #3 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. St Olaf College Northfield, MN St Olaf College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,310–1,470 Est. Net Price * $26,171 Median Starting Salary $56,812
#4 #4 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. DePauw University Greencastle, IN In general, DePauw University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,160–1,380 Est. Net Price * $29,486 Median Starting Salary $56,137
#5 #5 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Generally, Gustavus Adolphus College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Est. Net Price * $30,297 Median Starting Salary $58,114
#6 #6 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Wellesley College Wellesley, MA Wellesley College is a extremely selective school. The school receives 8,491 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Est. Net Price * $21,362 Median Starting Salary $49,870
#7 #7 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Beloit College Beloit, WI Overall, Beloit College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Est. Net Price * $20,192 Median Starting Salary $53,730
#8 #8 Best College for Japanese 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 5 SAT Score 1,270–1,460 Est. Net Price * $13,376 Median Starting Salary $55,857
#9 #9 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Swarthmore is one of the most selective schools in the country, choosing to accept only about 1,020 of 14,700... Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,440–1,560 Est. Net Price * $20,715 Median Starting Salary $46,773
#10 #10 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,639 Median Starting Salary $50,375
#11 #11 Best College for Japanese 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 9 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Est. Net Price * $19,257 Median Starting Salary $44,506
#12 #12 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA California State University-Monterey Bay is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 960–1,160 Est. Net Price * $11,435 Median Starting Salary $50,768
#13 #13 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC In general, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $13,951 Median Starting Salary $50,381
#14 #14 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $10,603 Median Starting Salary $47,382
#15 #15 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Middlebury College Middlebury, VT Middlebury College is a extremely selective school. Around 13,000 applications are received by Middlebury... Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Est. Net Price * $22,181 Median Starting Salary $49,179
#16 #16 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA the University of California-Santa Barbara is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,260–1,480 Est. Net Price * $16,874 Median Starting Salary $46,883
#17 #17 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Est. Net Price * $17,385 Median Starting Salary $47,398
#18 #18 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $16,999 Median Starting Salary $45,362
#19 #19 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Vermont Burlington, VT the University of Vermont is a fairly selective school. Around 30,000 applications are received by the... Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $21,849 Median Starting Salary $57,315
#20 #20 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,582 Median Starting Salary $51,420
#21 #21 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Bennington College Bennington, VT Bennington College is a highly selective school. They receive about 2,800 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,290–1,400 Est. Net Price * $32,497 Median Starting Salary $57,885
#22 #22 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Colgate University Hamilton, NY In general, Colgate University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,420–1,520 Est. Net Price * $27,074 Median Starting Salary $52,415
#23 #23 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College is a fairly selective school. 5,099 applications are received by North Central College... Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Est. Net Price * $25,285 Median Starting Salary $57,877
#24 #24 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Carthage College Kenosha, WI Carthage College is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 8,110 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Est. Net Price * $26,209 Median Starting Salary $57,230
#25 #25 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA Elizabethtown College is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 3,000 applications each... Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Est. Net Price * $26,723 Median Starting Salary $56,404
#26 #26 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA the University of Puget Sound is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Est. Net Price * $41,363 Median Starting Salary $59,482
#27 #27 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Williams College Williamstown, MA Every year about 15,000 students apply to Williams College with 1,300 receiving their acceptance letters. Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Est. Net Price * $20,965 Median Starting Salary $47,794
#28 #28 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,077 Median Starting Salary $51,322
#29 #29 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR Generally, Portland State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $16,273 Median Starting Salary $48,261
#30 #30 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA California State University-Fullerton is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Est. Net Price * $7,925 Median Starting Salary $49,296
#31 #31 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Western Washington University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 11,900 applications each... Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,105 Median Starting Salary $51,866
#32 #32 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK the University of Alaska Fairbanks is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,320 Est. Net Price * $9,450 Median Starting Salary $50,197
#33 #33 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Mount Union Alliance, OH the University of Mount Union is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $23,259 Median Starting Salary $56,964
#34 #34 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Generally, Ball State University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Est. Net Price * $12,615 Median Starting Salary $56,050
#35 #35 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Est. Net Price * $13,521 Median Starting Salary $49,672
#36 #36 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is a highly selective school. They receive about 6,310 applications every admission cycle. Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,390–1,510 Est. Net Price * $44,853 Median Starting Salary $53,044
#37 #37 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Est. Net Price * $30,603 Median Starting Salary $51,813
#38 #38 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Est. Net Price * $21,836 Median Starting Salary $52,968
#39 #39 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,283 Median Starting Salary $50,573
#40 #40 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $22,291 Median Starting Salary $53,928
#41 #41 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process. Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $28,474 Median Starting Salary $56,428
#42 #42 Best College for Japanese 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 1 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,432 Median Starting Salary $53,127
#43 #43 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. William & Mary Williamsburg, VA Overall, William & Mary is a highly selective school. Around 18,000 applications are received by William &... Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,390–1,520 Est. Net Price * $25,688 Median Starting Salary $56,198
#44 #44 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY the University of Rochester is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Est. Net Price * $39,775 Median Starting Salary $50,130
#45 #45 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston... Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Est. Net Price * $27,829 Median Starting Salary $53,259
#46 #46 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives approximately 33,200 applications... Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,430–1,540 Est. Net Price * $26,680 Median Starting Salary $49,330
#47 #47 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,300–1,470 Est. Net Price * $24,286 Median Starting Salary $53,822
#48 #48 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,360–1,520 Est. Net Price * $16,210 Median Starting Salary $50,960
#49 #49 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA San Francisco State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,267 Median Starting Salary $49,737
#50 #50 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,230–1,480 Est. Net Price * $12,576 Median Starting Salary $53,863
#51 #51 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Generally, Wake Forest University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,260–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,197 Median Starting Salary $59,641
#52 #52 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,044 Median Starting Salary $59,665
#53 #53 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $22,601 Median Starting Salary $50,599
#54 #54 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Est. Net Price * $42,723 Median Starting Salary $51,676
#55 #55 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA In general, Central Washington University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,160 Est. Net Price * $15,864 Median Starting Salary $52,372
#56 #56 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $17,535 Median Starting Salary $48,725
#57 #57 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. The University of Findlay Findlay, OH The University of Findlay is a non selective school. They receive approximately 3,610 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $24,069 Median Starting Salary $55,305
#58 #58 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA the University of California-Riverside is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Est. Net Price * $14,487 Median Starting Salary $48,019
#59 #59 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA the University of California-Irvine is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Est. Net Price * $14,033 Median Starting Salary $47,013
#60 #60 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,803 Median Starting Salary $54,244
#61 #61 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $12,399 Median Starting Salary $48,712
#62 #62 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA the University of San Francisco is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Est. Net Price * $42,953 Median Starting Salary $52,048
#63 #63 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA San Diego State University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 77,000 applications every... Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $48,395
#64 #64 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Overall, Northern Kentucky University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $7,259 Median Starting Salary $52,045
#65 #65 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,219 Median Starting Salary $48,405
#66 #66 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. SUNY at Albany Albany, NY In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Est. Net Price * $17,714 Median Starting Salary $50,102
#67 #67 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Guilford College Greensboro, NC Overall, Guilford College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,200 Est. Net Price * $23,882 Median Starting Salary $52,003
#68 #68 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA California State University-Long Beach is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $9,346 Median Starting Salary $48,301
#69 #69 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Pacific University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 2,760 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Est. Net Price * $33,472 Median Starting Salary $55,114
#70 #70 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Overall, Oakland University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 11,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,161 Median Starting Salary $51,463
#71 #71 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,030 Median Starting Salary $52,714
#72 #72 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY Murray State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,042 Median Starting Salary $51,964
#73 #73 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA Washington State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,911 Median Starting Salary $51,132
#74 #74 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $51,823
#75 #75 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each... Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,250 Est. Net Price * $16,361 Median Starting Salary $50,179
#76 #76 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA California State University-Los Angeles is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 870–1,060 Est. Net Price * $5,801 Median Starting Salary $49,575
#77 #77 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,747 Median Starting Salary $51,621
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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 Bachelors 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

Some of the highest paying jobs for Japanese Language and Literature majors include Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education and Interpreters and Translators. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Japanese Language and Literature can prepare you for are Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Interpreters and Translators and Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary.

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.

Student Demographics

Total Students

561

Female Students

280 (49%)

Male Students

281 (50%)

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Japanese Language and Literature

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

28%

4

1,360–1,500

$36,095

$54,596

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

34%

4

1,380–1,510

$43,044

$58,631

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

56%

6

1,310–1,470

$26,171

$56,812

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

66%

4

1,160–1,380

$29,486

$56,137

#5 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S.

74%

7

1,210–1,400

$30,297

$58,114

#6 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S.

14%

2

1,440–1,550

$21,362

$49,870

#7 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S.

66%

2

1,220–1,390

$20,192

$53,730

#8 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S.

49%

5

1,270–1,460

$13,376

$55,857

#9 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S.

7%

1

1,440–1,560

$20,715

$46,773

#10 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S.

73%

47

990–1,210

$13,639

$50,375

#11 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S.

11%

9

1,330–1,540

$19,257

$44,506

#12 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S.

92%

20

960–1,160

$11,435

$50,768

#13 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S.

80%

29

1,060–1,290

$13,951

$50,381

#14 Best College for Japanese Language and Literature in the U.S.