East Asian Languages Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 179 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in East Asian Languages. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.2% of East Asian Languages graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of East Asian Languages Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,111 degrees were awarded toEast Asian Languages majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in East Asian Languages at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 36 |
| Associate’s Degree | 220 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,316 |
| Master’s Degree | 460 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 63 |
Earnings of East Asian Languages Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in East Asian Languages of $45,953 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,756 |
| 4 years | $45,953 |
| 5 years | $53,377 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in East Asian Languages. About 56.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 574 |
| Women | 742 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of East Asian Languages graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 553 | 42.0% |
| Asian | 345 | 26.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 144 | 10.9% |
| Race Unknown | 27 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 69 | 5.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular East Asian Languages Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 204 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in East Asian Languages. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Hawaii at Manoa tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for East Asian Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles City College is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages. This school awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages. This school awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Asian Languages Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Japanese Language and Literature | 920 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 626 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 329 |
| Korean Language and Literature | 145 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 91 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to East Asian Languages that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12,321 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 7,564 |
| American Sign Language | 2,311 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,385 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,084 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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