Oregon · East Asian Languages

Best colleges for East Asian Languages in Oregon

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Oregon, Portland State University and Pacific University award the most East Asian Languages degrees and certificates in Oregon: 21, 20 and 3 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Oregon colleges offer East Asian Languages and award 45 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program offers students a comprehensive understanding of East Asia's rich cultural heritage, language, and history. This multidisciplinary field encourages exploration of various…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 16.03
States offered
41
with a program page
Degrees / yr
45
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$25,262
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$30,571
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
66%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$68,870
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Oregon
Eugene Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,3312172%—$21,201
2Portland State University
Portland Public · Bachelor's degree
$25,2622053%—$25,500

Colleges awarding the most East Asian Languages degrees in Oregon

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Oregon
Eugene Public
21$27,331
2Portland State University
Portland Public
20$25,262
3Pacific University
Forest Grove Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
4Reed College
Portland Private not-for-profit
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~6,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$59,440
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringCritical Thinking

What Interpreters and Translators earn in Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
660
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$68,870
median $66,300
Best-paying metro
$78,880
Salem, OR

Related careers

Interpreters and Translators
$68,870 avg · 660 jobs
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$99,990 avg · 510 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing East Asian Languages programs in Oregon.

Which Oregon colleges award the most East Asian Languages degrees?+

University of Oregon (21 graduates a year), Portland State University (20 graduates a year) and Pacific University (3 graduates a year) award the most East Asian Languages degrees and certificates in Oregon, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Oregon colleges offer East Asian Languages.

Which East Asian Languages program in Oregon has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Oregon tops the list at $27,331. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Oregon?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Oregon is $68,870 (median $66,300), across about 660 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the East Asian Languages program?+

The East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program offers students a comprehensive understanding of East Asia's rich cultural heritage, language, and history. This multidisciplinary field encourages exploration of various…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Interpreters and Translators?+

The national job outlook is about +1.7% growth with around 6,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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