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2026 Best Korean Language & Literature Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
90 Korean Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$46,329 Avg Early-Career Salary

Korean Language & Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 23 schools to find the best for korean language & literature students.

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Choosing a Great Korean Language & Literature School

Best Korean Language & Literature Schools

The school you choose for korean language & literature can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Korean Language & Literature Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Korean Language & Literature Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Korean Language & Literature
Bachelor's Degrees in Korean Language & Literature
Master's Degrees in Korean Language & Literature
Doctoral Degrees in Korean Language & Literature

We offer several rankings, including this Best Korean Language & Literature Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.

See how we build our rankings

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Best Schools for Korean Language & Literature in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall korean language & literature education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Korean Language & Literature

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Boise State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best korean language & literature schools. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. About 59% of students finish within six years. About 10 korean language & literature degrees were awarded at Boise State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, korean language & literature degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $49,059. Boise State University graduates carry a median of $24,311 in student loans. More information about a degree in korean language & literature from Boise State University

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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best korean language & literature schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 korean language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Korean Language & Literature graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $28,109 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. More information about a degree in korean language & literature from Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best korean language & literature schools. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public school located in the city of Honolulu. University Of Hawaii At Manoa graduates 64% of students within six years. About 23 korean language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Hawaii At Manoa in the most recent year. Students who receive their korean language & literature degree from University Of Hawaii At Manoa earn around $24,451 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,076. See the full korean language & literature program report for University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles City College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in korean language & literature, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. About 46 korean language & literature degrees were awarded at Los Angeles City College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, korean language & literature degree recipients from Los Angeles City College generally make around $83,699. Students borrow a median of $10,763 to complete this degree. Get the full korean language & literature details for Los Angeles City College

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Korean Language & Literature by Region

View the Best Korean Language & Literature Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
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Rocky Mountains
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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 · 23 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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