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2027 Best Value Asian-American Studies Schools

20 Colleges in the United States
$18,040 Avg Student Debt
$78,900 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Asian-American Studies Badge [Asian-American Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/asian-american-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong asian-american studies education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools to find the best return on investment for asian-american studies students.

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Finding the Best Value Asian-American Studies School for You

Where you study asian-american studies affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we built our Best Value Asian-American Studies Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.

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2027 Best Value Asian-American Studies Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Asian-American Studies Schools

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Leading the list is California State University Northridge, our #1 best value for asian-american studies in the United States. California State University Northridge is a very large public school located in the city of Northridge. In-state tuition and fees average $7,458, with out-of-state students paying around $20,058. Typical student debt for asian-american studies graduates is $15,000. Early-career asian-american studies graduates make about $26,767. Set against $15,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes California State University Long Beach one of the best values for asian-american studies. California State University Long Beach is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,374, compared with $19,974 for out-of-state students. Asian-American Studies graduates carry a median of $12,187 in student loans. Early-career asian-american studies graduates make about $27,726. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California State University Long Beach admits about 46% of applicants.

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University Of California Berkeley is a great value for students pursuing a degree in asian-american studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,377, while out-of-state students pay about $47,265. Students borrow a median of $15,740 to complete the asian-american studies program here. Asian-American Studies graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $70,847 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,740 median debt. University Of California Berkeley admits about 11% of applicants.

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San Francisco State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in asian-american studies, landing the #4 spot this year. San Francisco State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Francisco. Students from in state pay about $7,846 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,446 for out-of-state students. Asian-American Studies graduates carry a median of $17,875 in student loans. Early-career asian-american studies graduates make about $31,001. That is a strong return on a $17,875 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of California Los Angeles one of the best values for asian-american studies. University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Typical student debt for asian-american studies graduates is $15,000. Asian-American Studies graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $37,581 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Stanford University placed #6 among the best values for asian-american studies. Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Stanford. In-state tuition and fees average $65,910. Typical student debt for asian-american studies graduates is $10,492. Early-career asian-american studies graduates make about $41,156. That is a strong return on a $10,492 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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University Of California Irvine came in at #7 for value in asian-american studies this year. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,752, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for asian-american studies graduates is $18,998. Soon after graduation, asian-american studies degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $26,712. That is a strong return on a $18,998 median debt. University Of California Irvine admits about 29% of applicants.

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University Of California Davis ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value asian-american studies schools. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,155 to complete the asian-american studies program here. Asian-American Studies graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $32,563 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,155 median debt. University Of California Davis admits about 42% of applicants.

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University Of California Riverside ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value asian-american studies schools. Set in the city of Riverside, University Of California Riverside is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,636, while out-of-state students pay about $46,524. Asian-American Studies graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, asian-american studies degree recipients from University Of California Riverside generally make around $40,040. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earned the #10 position for value in asian-american studies this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. Students from in state pay about $18,267 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Asian-American Studies graduates carry a median of $23,402 in student loans. Early-career asian-american studies graduates make about $57,461. Set against $23,402 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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Arizona State University landed the #11 spot for asian-american studies value this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Asian-American Studies graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Early-career asian-american studies graduates make about $40,719. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University placed #12 among the best values for asian-american studies. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. Asian-American Studies graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. Soon after graduation, asian-american studies degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Maryland College Park landed the #13 spot for asian-american studies value this year. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the asian-american studies program here. Asian-American Studies graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $57,901 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Santa Barbara earned the #14 position for value in asian-american studies this year. University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. Students from in state pay about $15,444 in tuition and fees, compared with $47,332 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,500 to complete the asian-american studies program here. Early-career asian-american studies graduates make about $32,341. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California Santa Barbara admits about 33% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #15 among the best values for asian-american studies. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete the asian-american studies program here. Early-career asian-american studies graduates make about $28,841. That is a strong return on a $19,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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University Of Massachusetts Boston earned the #16 position for value in asian-american studies this year. Located in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,898, with out-of-state students paying around $38,115. Asian-American Studies graduates carry a median of $26,965 in student loans. Asian-American Studies graduates of University Of Massachusetts Boston earn a median of $52,885 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,965 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Pomona College earned the #17 position for value in asian-american studies this year. Located in the suburb of Claremont, Pomona College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,420. Asian-American Studies graduates of Pomona College earn a median of $75,954 early in their careers. The acceptance rate is 7%.

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Suny At Binghamton placed #18 among the best values for asian-american studies. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,567 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,447. Asian-American Studies graduates carry a median of $25,576 in student loans. Early-career asian-american studies graduates make about $51,766. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Amherst College landed the #19 spot for asian-american studies value this year. Located in the city of Amherst, Amherst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,480. Asian-American Studies graduates carry a median of $18,032 in student loans. Soon after graduation, asian-american studies degree recipients from Amherst College generally make around $40,120. That is a strong return on a $18,032 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Northwestern University earned the #20 position for value in asian-american studies this year. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Asian-American Studies graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Early-career asian-american studies graduates make about $39,012. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 8%.

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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 · 20 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 ranked schools only.

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