Japanese Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 15 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Japanese Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.0% of Japanese Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Japanese Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 64 degrees were awarded toJapanese Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Japanese Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 50 |
| Master’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Japanese Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Japanese Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,815 |
| 4 years | $54,317 |
| 5 years | $64,382 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Japanese Studies majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Japanese Studies. About 62.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Japanese Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 32.0% |
| Asian | 13 | 26.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 4.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 12.0% |
| International Students | 8 | 16.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Japanese Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Japanese Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Japanese Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of California-San Diego. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Furman University is a popular choice for Japanese Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies. This school awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Hilo comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hope College is a popular choice for Japanese Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Willamette University is a popular choice for Japanese Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Japanese Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Earlham College is a popular choice for Japanese Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Japanese Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gettysburg College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies. This school awarded 2 bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Adrian College is a popular choice for Japanese Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Guam comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies. This school awarded 1 bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a popular choice for Japanese Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University is a popular choice for Japanese Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hofstra University is a popular choice for Japanese Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a popular choice for Japanese Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Linfield University is a popular choice for Japanese Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Japanese Studies. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Japanese Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1,156 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 705 |
| Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 680 |
| Area Studies, Other | 630 |
| East Asian Studies | 581 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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