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Best Schools for Japanese Language & Literature in the Rocky Mountains Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall japanese language & literature education in the Rocky Mountains Region.
Top Schools in Japanese Language & Literature
Brigham Young University Provo tops our 2026 ranking of the best japanese language & literature schools. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 10 japanese language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their japanese language & literature degree from Brigham Young University Provo earn around $54,507 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,184.
See the full japanese language & literature program report for Brigham Young University Provo
Weber State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in japanese language & literature, ranking #2. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Weber State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the japanese language & literature program make about $53,920 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete this degree.
See the full japanese language & literature program report for Weber State University
Boise State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in japanese language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. Boise State University graduates 59% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 japanese language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Boise State University in the most recent data year. Japanese Language & Literature graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $49,059 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,311 to complete this degree.
See the full japanese language & literature program report for Boise State University
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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