# Indiana University-Bloomington: East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) (bachelor's)

Bloomington, IN. IPEDS 151351, CIP 16.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington/majors/east-asian-languages-chinese-japanese-korean

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,349
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,989 (U.S. median for this major: $52,010 across 24 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,093 (U.S. median $20,232)
- Rank in IN: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,021

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,989 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,324 | $26,181 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $7,610 | $31,505 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $12,154 | $50,318 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,204 | $83,645 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $25,128 | $104,030 | 6.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $50,989 | $24,093 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Ball State University | $44,208 | not reported | $14,940 | 62% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $58,630 Bloomington, IN, $61,880 IN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported Bloomington, IN, $48,140 IN, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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