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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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Japanese Language and Literature degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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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.

Student Demographics

Total Students
149
Female Students
68 (45%)
Male Students
81 (54%)
Hispanic or Latino (40, 27%)
Asian (38, 26%)
White (37, 25%)
Two or more races (20, 13%)
U.S. Nonresident (6, 4%)
Black or African American (4, 3%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (4, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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