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2026 Best Value Asian Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

2 Colleges in the United States
$18,638 Avg Student Debt
$70,631 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Asian Studies Badge [Asian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for asian studies students.

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2026 Best Value Asian Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Best Value Asian Studies Schools

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida earned the #1 spot for value among asian studies schools in the Southeast Region. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $58,388. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 24%.

2

Students looking for strong value in asian studies will find it at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, which ranked #2. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,994, while out-of-state students pay about $41,203. Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $31,955. That is a strong return on a $13,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 15%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida International University earned it the #3 place for asian studies. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Students borrow a median of $21,544 to complete the asian studies program here. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $19,457. Set against $21,544 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida International University admits about 55% of applicants.

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Kennesaw State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value asian studies schools. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. Students borrow a median of $27,004 to complete the asian studies program here. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $53,824. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

A rank of #5 makes Vanderbilt University one of the best values for asian studies. Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. Early-career asian studies graduates make about $77,997. That is a strong return on a $13,975 median debt. Vanderbilt University admits about 6% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 22 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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