by our College Data Analytics Team
[East Asian Languages](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/east-asian-languages/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 30 schools on the early-career earnings of their east asian languages graduates.
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Below are the schools whose east asian languages graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in east asian languages, no school beat University Of Notre Dame this year. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, east asian languages degree recipients from University Of Notre Dame typically earn about $81,750 annually.
University Of California Berkeley came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying east asian languages schools. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. East Asian Languages graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of about $72,540 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Brigham Young University Provo one of the highest-paying schools for east asian languages. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. East Asian Languages graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of about $66,836 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Colorado Boulder one of the highest-paying schools for east asian languages. University Of Colorado Boulder is a public school located in the city of Boulder. East Asian Languages graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of about $58,695 a year early in their careers.
Vassar College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying east asian languages schools. Vassar College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. Early-career east asian languages graduates from Vassar College make a median of around $52,552 per year.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #6 spot for east asian languages salaries this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the east asian languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,977.
California State University Long Beach earned the #7 position for east asian languages graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a public institution. Early-career east asian languages graduates from California State University Long Beach make a median of around $50,969 per year.
University Of Maryland College Park placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for east asian languages. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. East Asian Languages graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of about $69,792 a year early in their careers.
University Of Puget Sound placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for east asian languages. University Of Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tacoma. Early-career east asian languages graduates from University Of Puget Sound make a median of around $47,024 per year.
Cuny Queens College earned the #10 position for east asian languages graduate earnings this year. Cuny Queens College is a public school located in the city of Queens. After graduating, east asian languages degree recipients from Cuny Queens College typically earn about $45,214 annually.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #11 spot for east asian languages salaries this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. After graduating, east asian languages degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus typically earn about $68,654 annually.
Cuny Hunter College landed the #12 spot for east asian languages salaries this year. Cuny Hunter College is a public school located in the city of New York. Students who complete the east asian languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,773.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #13 spot for east asian languages salaries this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Students who complete the east asian languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,221.
Michigan State University landed the #14 spot for east asian languages salaries this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a public institution. Students who complete the east asian languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,428.
University Of California Davis earned the #15 position for east asian languages graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a public institution. Students who complete the east asian languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,513.
Arizona State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying east asian languages schools. Arizona State University is a public school located in the city of Tempe. Students who complete the east asian languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,960.
Florida State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying east asian languages schools. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a public institution. After graduating, east asian languages degree recipients from Florida State University typically earn about $47,733 annually.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa earned the #18 position for east asian languages graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. Early-career east asian languages graduates from University Of Hawaii At Manoa make a median of around $56,756 per year.
The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #19 position for east asian languages graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Students who complete the east asian languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,712.
University Of California Los Angeles ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying east asian languages schools. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school located in the city of Los Angeles. After graduating, east asian languages degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles typically earn about $56,910 annually.
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for east asian languages. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, east asian languages degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus typically earn about $44,960 annually.
University Of Oregon placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for east asian languages. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a public institution. After graduating, east asian languages degree recipients from University Of Oregon typically earn about $45,822 annually.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #23 for east asian languages graduate earnings this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Students who complete the east asian languages program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,521.
San Francisco State University earned the #24 position for east asian languages graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a public institution. Early-career east asian languages graduates from San Francisco State University make a median of around $50,651 per year.
North Central College placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for east asian languages. Set in the city of Naperville, North Central College is a private not-for-profit institution. East Asian Languages graduates of North Central College earn a median of about $29,594 a year early in their careers.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid east asian languages ranking:
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their east asian languages graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 30 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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