Compare 35 Korean Language and Literature. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $41,091. Top programs: $80,901+.
The highest-earning Korean Language and Literature program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $43K earnings gap across 35 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Notre Dame's Korean Language and Literature program leads with graduates earning $80,901. But the story extends beyond prestige—UC Berkeley ($72,540) and CUNY Hunter College ($66,773) demonstrate that strong outcomes emerge from program quality, not just school reputation. The average across all programs is $41,091.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY Hunter College graduates borrow $11,000 and face just a 3.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Brigham Young University leads with an 8.1% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $80,901 | 27 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Manageable |
| #2 | $72,540 | 22 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $66,773 | 33 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Good |
| #4 | $64,537 | 28 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $60,008 | 30 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Good |
| #6 | $57,850 | 27 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Challenging | |
| #7 | University Of Puget SoundPrivate | $53,511 | 15 | $25,000 | Good | $52,058 | High |
| #8 | $47,888 | 23 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #9 | $47,647 | 47 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $47,139 | 29 | $20,500 | Good | $26,632 | High | |
| #11 | $46,757 | 14 | $24,250 | Manageable | $35,031 | High | |
| #12 | $46,478 | 21 | $18,000 | Good | $31,803 | High | |
| #13 | $46,064 | 30 | $19,500 | Good | $46,340 | High | |
| #14 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $45,265 | 19 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #15 | $44,926 | 71 | $18,500 | Good | $30,988 | High | |
| #16 | $44,828 | 51 | $19,976 | Manageable | $25,868 | High | |
| #17 | $42,261 | 48 | $14,000 | Good | $26,176 | High | |
| #18 | $41,409 | 33 | $15,371 | Good | $19,732 | High | |
| #19 | University Of OregonPublic | $39,303 | 52 | $20,139 | Manageable | $44,405 | High |
| #20 | $37,472 | 27 | $21,500 | Challenging | $19,809 | High | |
| #21 | $35,191 | 47 | $19,500 | Challenging | $25,729 | High | |
| #22 | $32,925 | 7 | $15,000 | Challenging | $22,665 | High | |
| #23 | $32,390 | 18 | $19,500 | High | $23,519 | High | |
| #24 | $31,314 | 18 | $22,763 | High | $26,243 | High | |
| #25 | $29,685 | 43 | $14,615 | High | $24,883 | High |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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