2026 Best Asian Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
Asian Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 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 Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall asian studies education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Asian Studies
Leading the list is University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, our #1 school for asian studies. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 19 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $31,955. Typical student debt for the program is $13,000.
See the full asian studies program report for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Kennesaw State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best asian studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kennesaw. Kennesaw State University graduates 52% of students within six years. About 14 asian studies degrees were awarded at Kennesaw State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the asian studies program make about $53,824 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,004.
Read more about the asian studies program at Kennesaw State University
Students looking for a strong asian studies program will find one at Florida International University, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. Florida International University awarded about 47 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the asian studies program make about $19,457 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,544.
More information about a degree in asian studies from Florida International University
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 22 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
