### SUMMARY

 A degree in Japanese Language and Literature is a valuable choice and often an obligatory first step for students hoping to enter a career as a purchasing agent, a political consultant, or an international tax consultant. Interestingly, japanese language and literature is a very rare degree coming in at the 244th most popular area of study. Last academic year, there were 728 japanese language and literature diplomas received. In-state tuition for japanese language and literature at private colleges is, on average, 4 times more spendy than their public counterparts.

 With just 94 institutions having programs for this degree there might be a more finite list of the institutions that will have an option for you. If you are looking to surround yourself with other japanese language and literature majors, consider schools in California which have the most undergraduates admitted to japanese language and literature annually. More generally, the top region to major in japanese language and literature is in the Far West region with [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis), [University of Hawaii at Manoa](/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa), and [University of Oregon](/colleges/university-of-oregon) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the best conference to study japanese language and literature is the Pacific-12 Conference with [University of Colorado Boulder](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder), [University of Oregon](/colleges/university-of-oregon), and [University of Washington-Seattle Campus](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus) representing the conference. On that topic, our choice for the best school for japanese language and literature is [Washington University in St Louis](/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis). You might also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The overall 'best' school does not have to be the best school for you. There are tons of perspectives to consider when deciding on ​university. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely impact your choice on where to go to university. Here at Authority, we've weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are intrigued by which japanese language and literature school boasts the best college campus, the answer is [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles). If you are mostly interested in which school boasts the top campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more in order to compare every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our comprehensive list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand, from that list, our pick for the university with the best student life for japanese language and literature is [Washington University in St Louis](/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis). Are you curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about our top choices. Many of our picks will probably shock you.

 If cost is a primary influence in your choice of where you attend university, you might consider avoiding [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college). [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college)&nbspappears to be the most expensive college for japanese language and literature, at least regarding out of state enrollment. That being said, we have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the expense of [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college)&nbspinto perspective. You may also be interested to know that japanese language and literature is the 160th most expensive program in America, with an average bill of $33,000. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for japanese language and literature on our list is New York at University of Rochester and Vassar College, the primary schools in New York, of $55,040 and $57,910. Even more broadly, the most expensive region for japanese language and literature is the Plains region which is best demonstrated with [Macalester College](/colleges/macalester-college) with a cost of $56,062, and [Washington University in St Louis](/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis) with a cost of $54,250.

 Our cheapest region for japanese language and literature is the Southeast region which is represented by [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte) with a cost of $17,246. More optimistically, the most affordable university for japanese language and literature is [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte). Our entire list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can anticipate paying about $11,500 for a degree in japanese language and literature. That price inflates significantly to an average of $30,100 for an out-of-state public-school undergraduate. As such, you might be interested in our selection for the university representing the best value for japanese language and literature: [Washington University in St Louis](/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis). On this page you will find our comprehensive list for the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Bear in mind, this discussion is predicated on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when it comes to in-state tuition, as such, we are using out-of-state tuition as the baseline.

 Earnings for japanese language and literature students differ a lot, but within two-years of completing the major students will often earn in the neighborhood of $46,000. There can be much variation in earnings potential; top earners can rake in up to $92,300. Straight out of college, the lowest earning positions within the japanese language and literature field make $22,900, which is an alright wage. The top earning graduates for japanese language and literature graduated from [Washington University in St Louis](/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The overall diversity of japanese language and literature ranks very highly, falling within the 98th percentile of majors nationally. The school with the highest composite diversity for japanese language and literature is [Washington University in St Louis](/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the schools with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Japanese Language and Literature is only within the 82nd percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is greater than financial diversity, in the 97th percentile. White undergraduates make up the largest share at 39% of scholars studying japanese language and literature. Additionally, 54% of undergraduates pursuing a japanese language and literature degree are women.

 The median score for japanese language and literature's professors is 4.2 stars, which is 5% above the average across all majors; which is a good ranking. If you want to find the most popular japanese language and literature professor nationally, take a look at Ken Ito at [University of Hawaii at Manoa](/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa). This may come as a surprise, but the top ranked instructors of japanese language and literature according to students are found at [University of Hawaii at Manoa](/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa). As we including data beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the school with comprehensively the best professors for japanese language and literature is [University of California-Santa Barbara](/colleges/university-of-california-santa-barbara). One will find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the finest examples of instructors nationwide.

 Finally, the most difficult college to get into for japanese language and literature is [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a general page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, here at Authority we hope you understand that looking at the education process with context mainly formed from superlatives could be said to be the root of many of higher education's fundamental problems. We hope you look at some of our more focused pages on different colleges and explore some of our insightful background pages on important details to consider as you continue your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Japanese language and literature is the 244th most popular degree in America, with 728 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #245 [Landscape Architecture](/rankings/best-colleges-for-landscape-architecture), and narrowly lost to #243 [Writing](/rankings/best-colleges-for-writing).

 The degree is offered at a total of 94 colleges across the nation, and is the 176th most widely offered degree. Given that japanese language and literature is offered at 34% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that more or less five eighths of colleges offering japanese language and literature are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The far west produces the most japanese language and literature graduates, largely led by [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis), while it’s the Pacific-12 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis) and [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more japanese language and literature graduates than [City College of San Francisco](/colleges/city-college-of-san-francisco), which graduated 42 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study japanese language and literature). More students studied japanese language and literature as a percentage of total students at [Macalester College](/colleges/macalester-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Japanese language and literature is the 160th most expensive major in the US, with a median cost of $32,996 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #161, [Asian-American Studies](rankings/best-colleges-for-asian-american-studies), with a median cost of $32,928).

 The Plains have the most expensive colleges with top 50 japanese language and literature programs led by [Macalester College](/colleges/macalester-college) with an annual cost of $56,062. The most expensive state for japanese language and literature is New York led by [University of Rochester](/colleges/university-of-rochester) and [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college).

 Public schools with good programs by and large charge 74.96% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 34.22% less than your average private school. So be sure to check out public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most costly option in the top 25 is [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college), which is the 7th most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). It costs just $5,790 per year, and it is ranked 31st for its japanese language and literature program. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte)  might be right for you, ranked #16 with an in-state cost of just $3,812. Another more affordable option would be #23, [San Francisco State University](/colleges/san-francisco-state-university) in San Francisco County, CA with a cost of $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Paying for college is a massive investment for most students. It is critical to be sure you get a solid return on that investment. We aim for the following career and earnings insights to help you in deciding your focus at college.

 The average Japanese Language and Literature student earns a starting income of $31,459 a year (bottom 25%). Further into their careers, they normally make somewhere between $22,933 and $92,254, but average more or less $45,999. To put it in context, that is 19% above average.

 The most popular work title for a Japanese Language and Literature graduate is Engineer, which commonly make near $59,000; next are Analyst and Account Executive, which ordinarily earn about $54,000 and $36,000 respectively.

 The best paid region for Japanese Language and Literature graduates is The Great Lakes. The most well paid state for Japanese Language and Literature alumni is MD. Atlantic Coast Conference has the best paid Japanese Language and Literature graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Japanese Language and Literature: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is above average.

 Instructors repeatedly play a big role in shaping your college experience, no matter what you study. A thought-provoking professor can provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem easy. On the flip side, an ineffective professor can mess up your schooling or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Japanese Language and Literature have a median student rating of 4.2 out of 5, which puts them in the upper 38th percentile in the nation based on overall professor quality. For context that's 5% above the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Japanese Language and Literature barely edged-out those from ["Pre-Medical Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-pre-medical-studies), whereas ["Russian Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-russian-studies)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Japanese Language and Literature.

 Now for some statistics about Japanese Language and Literature professors. Colleges located in large citys tend to have the best Japanese Language and Literature professors. The Pacific-12 Conference has the highest rated Japanese Language and Literature professors. The Southwest region has the highest rated Japanese Language and Literature professors. Public colleges tend to have higher rated Japanese Language and Literature professors than private institutions. Finally, Arizona has the highest rated Japanese Language and Literature professors in the nation.

 Ken Ito, instructor at [University of Hawaii at Manoa](/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa)&nbspin Honolulu, HI is the most popular Japanese Language and Literature professor in America. Kaoru Hayashi, professor at [University of Arizona](/colleges/university-of-arizona)&nbspin Tucson, AZ is the highest rated Japanese Language and Literature professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Learn which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be an exceedingly significant period in one's life; it's a chance for individual growth and maturation. Students continue to learn their calling and cultivate many of the necessary skills to become a prosperous member of society. But learning is more than what one learns in a classroom - the late nights discussing Langston Hughes with a classmate, the funny story learned from a tenured professor, the exposure to a different perspective. As such, a diverse student experience tremendously improves what one gains from the time spent in college.

 Japanese Language and Literature is a more popular subject among students of color than white students. 39% of the United States' Japanese Language and Literature majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(25%), asian students (24%), and latino students (9%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Washington University in St Louis](/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis) located in Saint Louis, MO.

 Additionally, Japanese Language and Literature is diverse when it comes to gender, with 54% of students majoring in Japanese Language and Literature identifying as women. [Washington State University](/colleges/washington-state-university) in Pullman, WA has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another significant type of diversity is class diversity. Japanese Language and Literature is more fiscally diverse than 82% of majors. 27% of its students come from households that make less than $30,000 a year, 17% are from homes who bring in between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 25% grew up in families earning over $110,000 per year. [Oakland University](/colleges/oakland-university) is the most socioeconomically diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall MO is the most diverse state for Japanese Language and Literature. The Plains is the most diverse region, and the University Athletic Association is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 24%
* Black: 3%
* Latino: 9%
* White: 39%
* Other: 25%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 46%
* Female: 54%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 27%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 25%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 73%
* Out of State: 20%
* International: 7%


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