2027 Best Value Asian Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
[Asian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/asian-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong asian studies education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for asian studies students.
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2027 Best Value Asian Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the asian studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Asian Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked Rice University the best value for a degree in asian studies in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $61,247. Students borrow a median of $11,904 to complete the asian studies program here. Asian Studies graduates of Rice University earn a median of $75,299 early in their careers. Set against $11,904 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Arizona State University one of the best values for asian studies. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical student debt for asian studies graduates is $21,842. Asian Studies graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $55,876 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of New Mexico Main Campus earned it the #3 place for asian studies. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,140 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. Typical student debt for asian studies graduates is $19,250. Asian Studies graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $49,983 early in their careers. Set against $19,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New Mexico Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value asian studies schools. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for asian studies graduates is $22,215. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $38,223. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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).
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