Japanese Language & Literature degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for japanese language & literature students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Japanese Language & Literature School
Where you study japanese language & literature matters for your future. To help, we created our Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Japanese Language & Literature School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Japanese Language & Literature Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in japanese language & literature. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 27 japanese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Japanese Language & Literature graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $59,877 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,813.
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Purdue University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best japanese language & literature schools. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 13 japanese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the japanese language & literature program make about $63,111 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,844.
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Weber State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in japanese language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Weber State University graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Weber State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the japanese language & literature program make about $53,920 in their early career. Weber State University graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of California Davis one of the top schools for japanese language & literature. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the japanese language & literature program make about $28,997 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,375 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in japanese language & literature, ranking #5. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 66 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, japanese language & literature degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $23,701. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans.
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University Of Utah earned the #6 position for japanese language & literature this year. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 11 japanese language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Utah in the most recent year. Japanese Language & Literature graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $60,527 early in their careers. University Of Utah graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #7 spot for japanese language & literature this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 20 japanese language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, japanese language & literature degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree.
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California State University Fullerton came in at #8 for japanese language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fullerton. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 13 japanese language & literature degrees were awarded at California State University Fullerton in the most recent year. Japanese Language & Literature graduates of California State University Fullerton earn a median of $54,471 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,525.
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Utah Valley University placed #9 among the best japanese language & literature schools. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Utah Valley University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the japanese language & literature program make about $51,242 in their early career. Utah Valley University graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans.
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Ohio State University Main Campus placed #10 among the best japanese language & literature schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 18 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, japanese language & literature degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $28,109. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #11 among the best japanese language & literature schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Graduates of the japanese language & literature program make about $53,666 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,195.
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Western Washington University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best japanese language & literature schools. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. Western Washington University graduates 65% of students within six years. Western Washington University awarded about 10 japanese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, japanese language & literature degree recipients from Western Washington University generally make around $41,118. Western Washington University graduates carry a median of $20,361 in student loans.
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University Of Hawaii At Manoa earned the #13 position for japanese language & literature this year. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public school located in the city of Honolulu. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 33 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hawaii At Manoa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, japanese language & literature degree recipients from University Of Hawaii At Manoa generally make around $24,451. Students borrow a median of $18,076 to complete this degree.
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Diablo Valley College placed #14 among the best japanese language & literature schools. Diablo Valley College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. Diablo Valley College awarded about 16 japanese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their japanese language & literature degree from Diablo Valley College earn around $27,813 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205.
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University Of North Texas earned the #15 position for japanese language & literature this year. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Texas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their japanese language & literature degree from University Of North Texas earn around $49,157 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,817 to complete this degree.
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University Of Oregon came in at #16 for japanese language & literature this year. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. University Of Oregon graduates 72% of students within six years. University Of Oregon awarded about 14 japanese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Japanese Language & Literature graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $27,331 early in their careers. University Of Oregon graduates carry a median of $21,201 in student loans.
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Irvine Valley College landed the #17 spot for japanese language & literature this year. Set in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a large public institution. There were roughly 13 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Irvine Valley College in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $6,672 to complete this degree.
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Long Beach City College came in at #18 for japanese language & literature this year. Located in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a very large public university. There were roughly 23 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $6,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earned the #19 position for japanese language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Charlotte. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates 69% of students within six years. About 20 japanese language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, japanese language & literature degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $24,825. Typical student debt for the program is $28,313.
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San Diego Mesa College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best japanese language & literature schools. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a very large public institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 japanese language & literature degrees were awarded at San Diego Mesa College in the most recent year. Students who receive their japanese language & literature degree from San Diego Mesa College earn around $29,852 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,999.
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Portland State University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best japanese language & literature schools. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public university. Portland State University graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Portland State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their japanese language & literature degree from Portland State University earn around $25,262 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
