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2027 Best Value South Asian Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools

10 Colleges in the United States
$15,546 Avg Student Debt
$86,924 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value South Asian Studies Bachelor's Degree Badge [South Asian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/south-asian-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for south asian studies students.

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2027 Best Value South Asian Studies Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the south asian studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value South Asian Studies Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Michigan Ann Arbor the best value for a degree in south asian studies in the United States. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $16,984 to complete the south asian studies program here. South Asian Studies graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $66,254 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the best values for south asian studies. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,922 to complete the south asian studies program here. South Asian Studies graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $65,681 early in their careers. Set against $14,922 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Students looking for strong value in south asian studies will find it at Harvard University, which ranked #3. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Typical student debt for south asian studies graduates is $16,616. Early-career south asian studies graduates make about $95,207. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value south asian studies schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. South Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $20,850 in student loans. Soon after graduation, south asian studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Set against $20,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in south asian studies will find it at Columbia University In The City Of New York, which ranked #5. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Students borrow a median of $22,486 to complete the south asian studies program here. Early-career south asian studies graduates make about $41,479. That is a strong return on a $22,486 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University placed #6 among the best values for south asian studies. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. South Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Early-career south asian studies graduates make about $74,578. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value south asian studies schools. Brown University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Students from in state pay about $71,312 in tuition and fees. South Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, south asian studies degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $62,820. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value south asian studies schools. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,176. Students borrow a median of $9,525 to complete the south asian studies program here. Soon after graduation, south asian studies degree recipients from Wellesley College generally make around $48,902. Set against $9,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wellesley College admits about 14% of applicants.

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University landed the #9 spot for south asian studies value this year. Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Middletown. Students from in state pay about $70,042 in tuition and fees. South Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans. Early-career south asian studies graduates make about $39,764. Set against $16,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College landed the #10 spot for south asian studies value this year. Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,600. Typical student debt for south asian studies graduates is $11,593. South Asian Studies graduates of Middlebury College earn a median of $40,467 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,593 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.

Other South Asian Studies Degree Levels

Explore the best-value south asian studies schools at other degree levels:

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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