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#1

#1 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

1

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,639

Median Starting Salary

$50,375
#2

#2 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

1

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$44,506
#3

#3 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

2

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$55,857
#4

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

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Every year, the Stanford Admissions Department receives about 56,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,279

Median Starting Salary

$45,761
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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 Doctors degree research scholarship 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 . 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, 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
8
Female Students
5 (62%)
Male Students
3 (37%)

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