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2023 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (Income Over $110k) in the Great Lakes Region

11 Ranked Colleges
152 Degrees Awarded
$29,100 Avg Net Price*
Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

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In 2020-2021, 1,053 people earned their degree in Japanese language and literature, making the major the 453rd most popular in the United States.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 152 Japanese language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 11 colleges that offered a degree in Japanese language and literature. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great Japanese language and literature programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the Japanese language and literature program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 11 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Language & Literature (Income Over $110k) in the Great Lakes Region

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Out of the 11 schools in the Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 ’s Japanese language degrees to qualified students.

UW - Madison also took the #2 spot in our “Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UW - Madison is $17,234 for great lakes region japanese language students whose families make more than $110k.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Japanese Language & Literature Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 33 degrees to qualified ’s Japanese language students in 2020-2021.

Ohio State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Ohio State is $16,845 for great lakes region japanese language students whose families make more than $110k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Ohio State Japanese Language & Literature Report

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Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #3 spot on the list. Indiana University - Bloomington is a public institution located in Bloomington, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

IU Bloomington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Indiana University - Bloomington is $14,619 for great lakes region japanese language students whose families make more than $110k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Japanese Language & Literature at Indiana University - Bloomington

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Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ball State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. Ball State University is a large school located in Muncie, Indiana that handed out 13 ’s Japanese language degrees in 2020-2021.

Ball State also made our “Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #8. It costs about $14,765 for great lakes region japanese language students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Ball State University.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Japanese Language & Literature at Ball State University

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Michigan State is located in East Lansing, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s Japanese language degrees to qualified students.

Michigan State also took the #6 spot in our “Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Michigan State is $19,058 for Great Lakes Region Japanese Language students whose families make more than $110k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Japanese Language & Literature at Michigan State University

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Calvin University
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Calvin University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This small school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 5 ’s Japanese language degrees in 2020-2021.

Calvin also made our “Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #4. The yearly cost to attend Calvin University is $26,082 for great lakes region japanese language students whose families make more than $110k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Full Calvin University Japanese Language & Literature Report

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Western Michigan University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Japanese language degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WMU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $20,371 for great lakes region japanese language students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Western Michigan University.

Read full report on Japanese Language & Literature at WMU

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DePauw University
Greencastle, Indiana

DePauw University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Greencastle, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s Japanese language students in 2020-2021.

DePauw also took the #5 spot in our “Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $25,587 for great lakes region japanese language students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend DePauw.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Japanese Language & Literature at DePauw

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

University of Notre Dame did quite well in the 2023 Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. University of Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Notre Dame, Indiana. It awarded 7 ’s Japanese language degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our great lakes region japanese language students whose families make more than $110k list, Notre Dame has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Notre Dame is $31,101 for great lakes region japanese language students whose families make more than $110k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Japanese Language & Literature at University of Notre Dame

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North Central College
Naperville, Illinois

With a ranking of #10, North Central College did quite well on the 2023 Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This small school is located in Naperville, Illinois, and it awarded 1 ’s Japanese language degrees in 2020-2021.

North Central also made our “Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #9. It costs about $25,199 for great lakes region japanese language students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend North Central College.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Japanese Language & Literature at North Central College

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DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois

DePaul University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Japanese Language Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 1 ’s Japanese language degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DePaul, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Japanese Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $31,174 for Great Lakes Region Japanese Language students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend DePaul.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Japanese Language & Literature at DePaul University

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