Japanese Language & Literature at Boston University

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in japanese language.

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Japanese Language & Literature Degrees Available at Boston U

Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese Language

Boston U Japanese Language Rankings

The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for japanese language list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools	16
Best Japanese Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools	16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k)	18
Best Value Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k)	19
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Japanese Language & Literature Graduates	20
Highest Paid Japanese Language & Literature Graduates	21
Best Japanese Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	21
Best Japanese Language & Literature Colleges for Veterans	23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k)	23
Best Value Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k)	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k)	34
Best Value Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k)	36
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (With Aid)	37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (Income $75-$110k)	37
Best Value Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (Income $75-$110k)	39
Best Value Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (With Aid)	39
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (Income Over $110k)	39
Best Value Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (Income Over $110k)	41
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature	42
Best Value Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature	43

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in japanese language & literature. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.

Boston U Japanese Language Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the japanese language majors at Boston University.

Boston U Japanese Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 japanese language majors earned their bachelor's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in japanese language.