by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 79 degrees and certificates in Other East Asian Languages. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 63% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Other East Asian Languages Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $27,756 one year after completing, rising to $51,776 after four years.
A degree in Other East Asian Languages covers East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other. Any Instructional Program In East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other east asian languages draws strong interest, with 79 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award other east asian languages degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 33.
By level, the 79 awards include 50 bachelor’s degrees, 16 master’s degrees and 13 doctorates.
Women earned 62% of other east asian languages degrees and certificates in the latest year (49 of 79). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (28) and Asian (17), and international students earned 18.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Other East Asian Languages Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other east asian languages schools within 1 state. In all, 6 colleges offer other east asian languages programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other East Asian Languages Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other east asian languages credential is the bachelor’s degree: 50 of the 79 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other east asian languages call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Foreign Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Speech Clarity, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other east asian languages degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 50 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 16 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 13 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other east asian languages, at 45.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 45.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 28.2% |
| Master’s degree | 15.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 3.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Other East Asian Languages, with an average median salary of $56,790; the strongest outlook belongs to Interpreters and Translators, at 12.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Language Arts Teacher, Bilingual Teacher, ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor) and Spanish Teacher.
The occupation related to other east asian languages with the most projected jobs is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, at 629,317.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 629,317 | 7.3% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 571,954 | 1.8% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 424,722 | 12.2% |
Other East Asian Languages graduates earn a median $27,756 one year after completing their program, $51,776 after four years and $53,377 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,756 |
| 4 years | $51,776 |
| 5 years | $53,377 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other east asian languages is Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, with a median salary of $77,927.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
Other East Asian Languages has 4 similar majors in the Foreign Languages & Linguistics field, which together award 2,048 degrees a year; the largest are Japanese Language and Literature (923), Chinese Language and Literature (655) and East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (337). Browse all Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Japanese Language and Literature | 923 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 655 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 337 |
| Korean Language and Literature | 133 |
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