I believe every country publish a list of top rated universities regularly, so thats a start...

Im a high school senior in the US and i was planning on going to college to teach english as a foreign language. im wondering if there is anything else i could go into that could get me a good job in japan. Im just trying to see what my other options would be thanks. :)

You don't need to study teaching to land a job as a teacher in Japan.

That wouldn't be a bad idea, though would it?

I need to ask a question actually, and I'd be really, really grateful for any help.

Does the type of degree I take have bearing on my opportunities? Silly question I know, but I plan on taking two languages (Japanese and French). What kind of opportunities would I have, anything other than teaching?

I need some expertise on this matter please, and no flaming or trolling thank you. :)

In my experience, basically no. As long as it is a 4-year college degree...

Thanks MMM I really appreciate the quick reply.

Yes, it's a 4-year college degree (though I'm from the UK and the system is a little different to that of the US I believe). Is the money decent in translation if I may ask? I'm not exactly sure what I want to do...

I don't know a lot of translators that drive a Lexus, but it can be good enough to do well.

Translation work pays a lot more in Japan than it does outside of Japan. Experience, as well as freelance vs. in-house, can make a big difference.

I'd much rather be a translator in the US with clients in Japan than the other way around.

Translating in-house is probably a necessary step for any beginning translator, because that's where you really learn the ropes. It pays very little, but once you have enough experience to go freelance you'll make more.

It won't put you in the champagne and polo set as 3M says, but if you're good at it, dependable and get enough experience under your belt, you can make a comfortable living.