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2027 Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region

3 Colleges in the United States
58 Japanese Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$50,366 Avg Early-Career Salary

Japanese Language & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for japanese language & literature students.

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Best Schools for Japanese Language & Literature in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall japanese language & literature education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in Japanese Language & Literature

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No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year for japanese language & literature. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 japanese language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, japanese language & literature degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. Get the full japanese language & literature details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best japanese language & literature schools. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 13 japanese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, japanese language & literature degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $63,111. Typical student debt for the program is $19,844. More information about a degree in japanese language & literature from Purdue University Main Campus

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Ohio State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in japanese language & literature, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 18 japanese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Japanese Language & Literature graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $28,109 early in their careers. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Get the full japanese language & literature details for Ohio State University Main Campus

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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