by our College Data Analytics Team
[Asian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/asian-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong asian studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for asian studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in asian studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in asian studies, no school beat University Of Maryland University College this year. University Of Maryland University College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. In-state tuition and fees average $8,136, compared with $12,336 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for asian studies graduates is $23,276. Early-career asian studies graduates make about $48,650. Set against $23,276 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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