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2026 Best Asian Studies Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
55 Asian Studies Degrees Awarded
$39,834 Avg Early-Career Salary

Asian Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their asian studies programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 154 schools to find the best for asian studies students.

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Best Schools for Asian Studies in the United States

See the highest-ranked asian studies schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Asian Studies

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No school ranked higher than University Of Washington Seattle Campus this year for asian studies. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 asian studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $44,276. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $14,922 in student loans. Read more about the asian studies program at University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

A rank of #2 makes University Of San Francisco one of the top schools for asian studies. Set in the city of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco is a large private not-for-profit institution. University Of San Francisco graduates 70% of students within six years. University Of San Francisco awarded about 10 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their asian studies degree from University Of San Francisco earn around $65,223 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,935. Get the full asian studies details for University Of San Francisco

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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best asian studies schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 22 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their asian studies degree from University Of California Los Angeles earn around $23,819 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,746. More information about a degree in asian studies from University Of California Los Angeles

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University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best asian studies schools. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. University Of Hawaii At Manoa awarded about 12 asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, asian studies degree recipients from University Of Hawaii At Manoa generally make around $26,020. University Of Hawaii At Manoa graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full asian studies program report for University Of Hawaii At Manoa

Other Asian Studies Degree Levels

Explore the best asian studies schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Asian Studies
Associate's Degrees in Asian Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Asian Studies
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 154 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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