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2026 Best Value Chinese Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

[Chinese Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/chinese-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 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for chinese studies students.

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• Best Value Chinese Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

2026 Best Value Chinese Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in chinese studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Chinese Studies Schools

1

College Of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA

$25,734 In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,250 Avg Student Debt

$73,490 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked College Of William And Mary the best value for a degree in chinese studies in the Southeast Region. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,734, while out-of-state students pay about $51,038. Chinese Studies graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. Chinese Studies graduates of College Of William And Mary earn a median of $53,779 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 34% of applicants are accepted.

2

University Of South Carolina Columbia
Columbia, SC

$12,688 In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,125 Avg Student Debt

$62,177 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value chinese studies schools. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,688, compared with $36,298 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for chinese studies graduates is $20,125. Early-career chinese studies graduates make about $32,064. Set against $20,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Notes and References

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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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