East Asian Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best east asian studies schools.
The east asian studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best East Asian Studies Schools 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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No school ranked higher than Duke University this year for east asian studies. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. About 14 east asian studies degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. East Asian Studies graduates of Duke University earn a median of $83,388 early in their careers. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans.
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Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in east asian studies, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 east asian studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the east asian studies program make about $64,851 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete this degree.
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Wesleyan University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in east asian studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Middletown. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. Wesleyan University awarded about 14 east asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the east asian studies program make about $39,764 in their early career. Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong east asian studies program will find one at Stanford University, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stanford University awarded about 27 east asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. East Asian Studies graduates of Stanford University earn a median of $100,827 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,492.
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Students looking for a strong east asian studies program will find one at Yale University, which ranked #5. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Yale University awarded about 19 east asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, east asian studies degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $55,618. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357.
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University Of Southern California ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best east asian studies schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 east asian studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. East Asian Studies graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $75,677 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree.
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Harvard University earned the #7 position for east asian studies this year. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. About 37 east asian studies degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, east asian studies degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best east asian studies schools. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 east asian studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, east asian studies degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $41,903. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $22,486 in student loans.
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Miami University Oxford placed #9 among the best east asian studies schools. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 12 east asian studies students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. East Asian Studies graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $50,637 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,552 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #10 position for east asian studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 east asian studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Graduates of the east asian studies program make about $59,877 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,850 in student loans.
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University Of California Irvine ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best east asian studies schools. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 east asian studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. East Asian Studies graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $30,897 early in their careers. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans.
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New York University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best east asian studies schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 east asian studies students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their east asian studies degree from New York University earn around $51,233 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,250 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Georgia ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best east asian studies schools. Located in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 east asian studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the east asian studies program make about $43,714 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,439.
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #14 spot for east asian studies this year. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 east asian studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Graduates of the east asian studies program make about $24,332 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,050.
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Oberlin College placed #15 among the best east asian studies schools. Set in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Oberlin College awarded about 10 east asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. East Asian Studies graduates of Oberlin College earn a median of $20,905 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,951.
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University Of Arizona came in at #16 for east asian studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 23 east asian studies degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Students who receive their east asian studies degree from University Of Arizona earn around $31,480 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,500.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 16 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).
