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2026 Best Japanese Studies Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States

Japanese Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best japanese studies schools.

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Insufficient Data for the United States

There were not enough schools with complete data to rank japanese studies in the United States this year.

Other Japanese Studies Degree Levels

Explore the best japanese studies schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Japanese Studies
Associate's Degrees in Japanese Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Japanese Studies
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.

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