East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
A general program that focuses on one or more of the languages of East Asia, including, but not limited to, the Sino-Tibetan, Japanese, and Korean languages. Includes instruction in philology; linguistics; dialects and pidgins; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Schools offering
- 20
- Annual completions
- 138
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $52k
About this major
A general program that focuses on one or more of the languages of East Asia, including, but not limited to, the Sino-Tibetan, Japanese, and Korean languages. Includes instruction in philology; linguistics; dialects and pidgins; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $65k | -1.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Interpreters and translators | $59k | +1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary | $77k | -0.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$52k
Top colleges for East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | 0 | 28 | 28 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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