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2027 Best Value South Asian Studies Schools in the New England Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$13,369 Avg Student Debt
$88,474 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value South Asian Studies Badge [South Asian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/south-asian-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value south asian studies schools.

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2027 Best Value South Asian Studies Schools in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in south asian studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value South Asian Studies Schools

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

For return on investment in south asian studies, no school beat Harvard University this year. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Students from in state pay about $61,676 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete the south asian studies program here. Soon after graduation, south asian studies degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in south asian studies, landing the #2 spot this year. 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. South Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Soon after graduation, south asian studies degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $74,578. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Yale University admits about 4% of applicants.

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in south asian studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit university. 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. Early-career south asian studies graduates make about $62,820. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. Brown University admits about 5% of applicants.

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Students looking for strong value in south asian studies will find it at Wellesley College, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,176. Typical student debt for south asian studies graduates is $9,525. Soon after graduation, south asian studies degree recipients from Wellesley College generally make around $48,902. That is a strong return on a $9,525 median debt. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wesleyan University earned it the #5 place for south asian studies. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,042. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete the south asian studies program here. Early-career south asian studies graduates make about $39,764. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wesleyan University admits about 16% of applicants.

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College earned the #6 position for value in south asian studies this year. Set in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,600. Students borrow a median of $11,593 to complete the south asian studies program here. Soon after graduation, south asian studies degree recipients from Middlebury College generally make around $40,467. Set against $11,593 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Middlebury College admits about 11% of applicants.

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Notes and References

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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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