East Asian Languages Associate Degrees
A associate degree in East Asian Languages is offered at 179 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in East Asian Languages. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 68% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of East Asian Languages graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of East Asian Languages Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,111 people earned theirEast Asian Languages majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in East Asian Languages at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 36 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 220 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,316 |
| Master’s Degree | 460 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 63 |
Earnings of East Asian Languages Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in East Asian Languages of $45,953 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,756 |
| 4 years | $45,953 |
| 5 years | $53,377 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for East Asian Languages majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
A associate degree in East Asian Languages is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 110 |
| Women | 110 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of East Asian Languages graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 30.9% |
| Asian | 48 | 21.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 13.6% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 2 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular East Asian Languages Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 204 colleges that offer a associate degree in East Asian Languages. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for East Asian Languages students seeking a associate degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. This school awarded 83 associate degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles City College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in East Asian Languages. This school awarded 68 associate degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in East Asian Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in East Asian Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in East Asian Languages. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in East Asian Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in East Asian Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in East Asian Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in East Asian Languages. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 35 associate degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in East Asian Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in East Asian Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in East Asian Languages. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in East Asian Languages. This school awarded 28 associate degrees in East Asian Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for East Asian Languages majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in East Asian Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in East Asian Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Asian Languages Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Japanese Language and Literature | 920 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 626 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 329 |
| Korean Language and Literature | 145 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 91 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to East Asian Languages that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12,321 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 7,564 |
| American Sign Language | 2,311 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,385 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,084 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.