by our College Data Analytics Team
[Asian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/asian-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value asian studies schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in asian studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Bowdoin College earned the #1 spot for value among asian studies schools in Maine. Located in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,832. Typical student debt for asian studies graduates is $24,000. Asian Studies graduates of Bowdoin College earn a median of $45,315 early in their careers. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bowdoin College admits about 7% of applicants.
This ranking is produced 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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