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#1 #1 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S. Willamette University Salem, OR Generally, Willamette University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $32,957 Median Starting Salary $56,861
#2 #2 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S. Earlham College Richmond, IN Generally, Earlham College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,160–1,410 Est. Net Price * $25,746 Median Starting Salary $52,550
#3 #3 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA In general, the University of California-San Diego is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Est. Net Price * $16,111 Median Starting Salary $46,643
#4 #4 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S. Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA Gettysburg College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,350–1,440 Est. Net Price * $33,882 Median Starting Salary $62,011
#5 #5 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S. Furman University Greenville, SC In general, Furman University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,270–1,450 Est. Net Price * $33,370 Median Starting Salary $55,237
#6 #6 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH In general, Case Western Reserve University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Est. Net Price * $38,279 Median Starting Salary $53,865
#7 #7 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL In general, DePaul University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Est. Net Price * $32,151 Median Starting Salary $53,230
#8 #8 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI the University of Hawaii at Hilo is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,130 Est. Net Price * $13,867 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#9 #9 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI Overall, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,322 Median Starting Salary $56,432
#10 #10 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S. Adrian College Adrian, MI Adrian College is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 3,300 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $24,870 Median Starting Salary $57,345
#11 #11 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $12,827 Median Starting Salary $56,126
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Japanese Studies

A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the peoples of Japan, and related island groups and coastal neighbors.

Of the 41 Japanese Studies degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 46% percent of whom are men and the other 54% percent are women. Did you know that California has more students being granted a degree in Japanese Studies than any other state? In fact, California awarded 11 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Japanese Studies is $42,750.

Popularity of Japanese Studies Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Japanese Studies majors is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A job that is in high need that a degree in Japanese Studies can prepare you for is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Japanese Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Japanese Studies majors.

#1 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

22 (53%)

Male Students

19 (46%)

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Japanese Studies

#1 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S.

81%

7

1,150–1,350

$32,957

$56,861

#2 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S.

73%

4

1,160–1,410

$25,746

$52,550

#3 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S.

24%

11

1,290–1,490

$16,111

$46,643

#4 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S.

56%

4

1,350–1,440

$33,882

$62,011

#5 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S.

67%

2

1,270–1,450

$33,370

$55,237

#6 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S.

27%

2

1,420–1,540

$38,279

$53,865

#7 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S.

70%

3

1,110–1,330

$32,151

$53,230

#8 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S.

84%

3

920–1,130

$13,867

$50,357

#9 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S.

82%

2

970–1,180

$13,322

$56,432

#10 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S.

69%

1

940–1,180

$24,870

$57,345

#11 Best College for Japanese Studies in the U.S.

89%

2

930–1,140

$12,827

$56,126

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