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2026 Best Asian Studies Schools in the Far Western Region

8 Colleges in the United States
104 Asian Studies Degrees Awarded
$41,180 Avg Early-Career Salary

Asian Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their asian studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 31 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for asian studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Asian Studies in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the asian studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Asian Studies

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University Of California Berkeley is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in asian studies. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. University Of California Berkeley awarded about 10 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Asian Studies graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $50,728 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,972 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in asian studies from University Of California Berkeley

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the top schools for asian studies. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 11 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the asian studies program make about $43,972 in their early career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $14,922 in student loans. See the full asian studies program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Students looking for a strong asian studies program will find one at University Of San Francisco, which ranked #3. University Of San Francisco is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 asian studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of San Francisco in the most recent data 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. Read more about the asian studies program at University Of San Francisco

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University Of California Los Angeles is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in asian studies, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 asian studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Asian Studies graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $23,819 early in their careers. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $17,746 in student loans. Read more about the asian studies program at University Of California Los Angeles

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California State University Long Beach is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in asian studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 16 asian studies students who graduated with this degree at California State University Long Beach in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from California State University Long Beach generally make around $28,591. Students borrow a median of $15,697 to complete this degree. Get the full asian studies details for California State University Long Beach

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California State University Sacramento placed #6 among the best asian studies schools. Located in the city of Sacramento, California State University Sacramento is a very large public university. California State University Sacramento graduates 56% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 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. More information about a degree in asian studies from California State University Sacramento

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University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #7 spot for asian studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Honolulu. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 asian studies degrees were awarded at University Of Hawaii At Manoa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from University Of Hawaii At Manoa generally make around $26,020. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full asian studies details for University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 31 schools evaluated.

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