2027 Best Value Asian Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

[Asian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/asian-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value asian studies schools.
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2027 Best Value Asian Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in asian studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Asian Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked Stony Brook University the best value for a degree in asian studies in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,931, with out-of-state students paying around $32,741. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete the asian studies program here. Early-career asian studies graduates make about $60,047. Set against $20,537 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Stony Brook University admits about 49% of applicants.
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value asian studies schools. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $10,568 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,676 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,395 to complete the asian studies program here. Early-career asian studies graduates make about $44,294. That is a strong return on a $24,395 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Students looking for strong value in asian studies will find it at University Of Maryland University College, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,136, compared with $12,336 for out-of-state students. Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $23,276 in student loans. Early-career asian studies graduates make about $48,650. That is a strong return on a $23,276 median debt.
Cornell University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in asian studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for asian studies graduates is $17,625. Early-career asian studies graduates make about $43,831. Set against $17,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.
Barnard College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in asian studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, Barnard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $69,888. Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Asian Studies graduates of Barnard College earn a median of $50,790 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Barnard College admits about 9% of applicants.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #6 for value in asian studies this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete the asian studies program here. Early-career asian studies graduates make about $56,926. Set against $24,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
American University placed #7 among the best values for asian studies. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,771. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the asian studies program here. Early-career asian studies graduates make about $43,671. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 62%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.