by our College Data Analytics Team
[East Asian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/east-asian-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value east asian studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the east asian studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Yale University earned the #1 spot for value among east asian studies schools in Connecticut. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Typical student debt for east asian studies graduates is $14,357. East Asian Studies graduates of Yale University earn a median of $55,618 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,357 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Wesleyan University one of the best values for east asian studies. Located in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,042. Typical student debt for east asian studies graduates is $16,125. Soon after graduation, east asian studies degree recipients from Wesleyan University generally make around $39,764. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 16%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Connecticut College earned it the #3 place for east asian studies. Located in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,242. East Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $21,220 in student loans. Soon after graduation, east asian studies degree recipients from Connecticut College generally make around $43,358. That is a strong return on a $21,220 median debt. The acceptance rate is 37%.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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