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2026 Best East Asian Languages Schools in the Far Western Region

13 Colleges in the United States
498 East Asian Languages Degrees Awarded
$51,733 Avg Early-Career Salary

East Asian Languages degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 59 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for east asian languages students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for East Asian Languages in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the east asian languages degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in East Asian Languages

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Our analysis ranked University Of California Berkeley the best school in the country for a degree in east asian languages. This very large public university is located in the city of Berkeley. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 east asian languages students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Graduates of the east asian languages program make about $70,847 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,238. More information about a degree in east asian languages from University Of California Berkeley

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San Jose State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in east asian languages, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of San Jose. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. San Jose State University awarded about 10 east asian languages degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the east asian languages program at San Jose State University

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University Of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in east asian languages, ranking #3. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 east asian languages students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Graduates of the east asian languages program make about $75,677 in their early career. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. Get the full east asian languages details for University Of Southern California

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A rank of #4 makes University Of California Los Angeles one of the top schools for east asian languages. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 32 east asian languages degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the east asian languages program make about $23,980 in their early career. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $13,900 in student loans. More information about a degree in east asian languages from University Of California Los Angeles

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University Of California Irvine came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best east asian languages schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Irvine. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 east asian languages students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Graduates of the east asian languages program make about $50,958 in their early career. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. Get the full east asian languages details for University Of California Irvine

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University Of California Davis earned the #6 position for east asian languages this year. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 east asian languages students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Students who receive their east asian languages degree from University Of California Davis earn around $28,997 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $15,375 in student loans. Get the full east asian languages details for University Of California Davis

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California State University Monterey Bay ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best east asian languages schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Seaside. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. California State University Monterey Bay awarded about 12 east asian languages degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their east asian languages degree from California State University Monterey Bay earn around $49,032 in the first couple years of their career. California State University Monterey Bay graduates carry a median of $14,622 in student loans. Get the full east asian languages details for California State University Monterey Bay

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California State University Fullerton landed the #8 spot for east asian languages this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fullerton. California State University Fullerton graduates 70% of students within six years. California State University Fullerton awarded about 11 east asian languages degrees in the most recent data year. East Asian Languages graduates of California State University Fullerton earn a median of $54,471 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,525. Get the full east asian languages details for California State University Fullerton

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best east asian languages schools. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 36 east asian languages degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their east asian languages degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $65,681 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481. See the full east asian languages program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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San Francisco State University landed the #10 spot for east asian languages this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 20 east asian languages students who graduated with this degree at San Francisco State University in the most recent data year. East Asian Languages graduates of San Francisco State University earn a median of $19,861 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,108 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in east asian languages from San Francisco State University

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Western Washington University landed the #11 spot for east asian languages this year. This large public university is located in the city of Bellingham. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 east asian languages students who graduated with this degree at Western Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the east asian languages program make about $41,118 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,361. Read more about the east asian languages program at Western Washington University

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University Of Hawaii At Manoa earned the #12 position for east asian languages this year. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. University Of Hawaii At Manoa awarded about 83 east asian languages degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the east asian languages program make about $24,451 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,076 to complete this degree. Read more about the east asian languages program at University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College came in at #13 for east asian languages this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. Foothill College awarded about 12 east asian languages degrees in the most recent data year. East Asian Languages graduates of Foothill College earn a median of $94,152 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595. More information about a degree in east asian languages from Foothill College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best east asian languages schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. Diablo Valley College awarded about 19 east asian languages degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, east asian languages degree recipients from Diablo Valley College generally make around $27,813. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205. See the full east asian languages program report for Diablo Valley College

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Pasadena City College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best east asian languages schools. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. About 29 east asian languages degrees were awarded at Pasadena City College in the most recent year. East Asian Languages graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. Pasadena City College graduates carry a median of $9,191 in student loans. Get the full east asian languages details for Pasadena City College

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San Diego Mesa College earned the #16 position for east asian languages this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. San Diego Mesa College awarded about 12 east asian languages degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, east asian languages degree recipients from San Diego Mesa College generally make around $29,852. San Diego Mesa College graduates carry a median of $6,999 in student loans. See the full east asian languages program report for San Diego Mesa College

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Irvine Valley College landed the #17 spot for east asian languages this year. Set in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a large public institution. Irvine Valley College awarded about 10 east asian languages degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $6,672 to complete this degree. See the full east asian languages program report for Irvine Valley College

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City College Of San Francisco earned the #18 position for east asian languages this year. Set in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public institution. About 46 east asian languages degrees were awarded at City College Of San Francisco in the most recent year. Students who receive their east asian languages degree from City College Of San Francisco earn around $100,031 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,332. See the full east asian languages program report for City College Of San Francisco

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College earned the #19 position for east asian languages this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Long Beach. About 17 east asian languages degrees were awarded at Long Beach City College in the most recent year. Long Beach City College graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in east asian languages from Long Beach City College

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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles City College earned the #20 position for east asian languages this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. There were roughly 68 east asian languages students who graduated with this degree at Los Angeles City College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, east asian languages degree recipients from Los Angeles City College generally make around $83,699. Typical student debt for the program is $10,763. Read more about the east asian languages program at Los Angeles City College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 59 schools evaluated.

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