2026 Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in Ohio

Japanese Language & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best japanese language & literature schools.

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• Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in Ohio

Best Schools for Japanese Language & Literature in Ohio

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the japanese language & literature degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Japanese Language & Literature

1

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Japanese Language & Literature Degrees Awarded

$58,659 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Cincinnati Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in japanese language & literature. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 10 japanese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the japanese language & literature program make about $58,659 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,530. More information about a degree in japanese language & literature from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Ohio State University Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Japanese Language & Literature Degrees Awarded

$28,109 Median Starting Salary

Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best japanese language & literature schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the japanese language & literature program make about $28,109 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. See the full japanese language & literature program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.