Asian Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their asian studies programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for asian studies students pursuing a degree.
Where you study asian studies matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Asian Studies rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
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Our analysis ranked Rice University the best school in the country for a degree in asian studies. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 asian studies degrees were awarded at Rice University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from Rice University generally make around $75,299. Rice University graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans.
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Dartmouth College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in asian studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Dartmouth College graduates 96% of students within six years. Dartmouth College awarded about 17 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the asian studies program make about $48,565 in their early career. Dartmouth College graduates carry a median of $16,520 in student loans.
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Purdue University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best asian studies schools. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 12 asian studies degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $63,111. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in asian studies, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 18 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Asian Studies graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $31,955 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,000.
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Ohio University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in asian studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. About 10 asian studies degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Ohio University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,546 in student loans.
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University Of Maryland University College came in at #6 for asian studies this year. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public institution. University Of Maryland University College graduates 20% of students within six years. About 52 asian studies degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent year. Graduates of the asian studies program make about $48,650 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,276 to complete this degree.
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University Of San Francisco ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best asian studies schools. University Of San Francisco is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco. University Of San Francisco graduates 70% of students within six years. About 10 asian studies degrees were awarded at University Of San Francisco in the most recent year. Students who receive their asian studies degree from University Of San Francisco earn around $65,223 in the first couple years of their career. University Of San Francisco graduates carry a median of $23,935 in student loans.
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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #8 position for asian studies this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 24 asian studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their asian studies degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $56,926 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete this degree.
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Cornell University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best asian studies schools. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cornell University awarded about 14 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the asian studies program make about $43,831 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,625.
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University Of California Los Angeles earned the #10 position for asian studies this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. University Of California Los Angeles graduates 93% of students within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 14 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the asian studies program make about $23,819 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,746.
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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best asian studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. About 21 asian studies degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Students who receive their asian studies degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $32,062 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,984 to complete this degree.
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California State University Sacramento landed the #12 spot for asian studies this year. California State University Sacramento is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 asian studies students who graduated with this degree at California State University Sacramento in the most recent data year. Students who receive their asian studies degree from California State University Sacramento earn around $49,907 in the first couple years of their career. California State University Sacramento graduates carry a median of $17,492 in student loans.
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Stony Brook University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best asian studies schools. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 asian studies degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Asian Studies graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $60,047 early in their careers. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #14 spot for asian studies this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. About 89% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 10 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their asian studies degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $38,223 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,215.
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Kennesaw State University placed #15 among the best asian studies schools. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Kennesaw State University awarded about 12 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the asian studies program make about $53,824 in their early career. Kennesaw State University graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans.
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University Of Iowa came in at #16 for asian studies this year. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 asian studies degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $19,426. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Florida International University earned the #17 position for asian studies this year. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 33 asian studies degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $19,457. Students borrow a median of $21,544 to complete this degree.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.
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).
