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2026 Best Value East Asian Studies Schools in the New England Region

4 Colleges in the United States
$15,930 Avg Student Debt
$85,385 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value East Asian Studies Badge [East Asian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/east-asian-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong east asian studies education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment for east asian studies students.

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2026 Best Value East Asian Studies Schools in the New England Region

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

Best Value East Asian Studies Schools

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University earned the #1 spot for value among east asian studies schools in the New England Region. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. East Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. East Asian Studies graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value east asian studies schools. Set in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,176 in tuition and fees. East Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $9,525 in student loans. Early-career east asian studies graduates make about $48,902. That is a strong return on a $9,525 median debt. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value east asian studies schools. Set in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,600. Typical student debt for east asian studies graduates is $11,593. Early-career east asian studies graduates make about $40,467. Set against $11,593 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Students looking for strong value in east asian studies will find it at Brown University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $71,312. Typical student debt for east asian studies graduates is $12,000. Early-career east asian studies graduates make about $39,165. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Yale University earned it the #5 place for east asian studies. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Typical student debt for east asian studies graduates is $14,357. East Asian Studies graduates of Yale University earn a median of $55,618 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Yale University admits about 4% of applicants.

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University came in at #6 for value in east asian studies this year. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,042. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete the east asian studies program here. Soon after graduation, east asian studies degree recipients from Wesleyan University generally make around $39,764. That is a strong return on a $16,125 median debt. Wesleyan University admits about 16% of applicants.

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Brandeis University came in at #7 for value in east asian studies this year. Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,080. Typical student debt for east asian studies graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, east asian studies degree recipients from Brandeis University generally make around $43,748. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College landed the #8 spot for east asian studies value this year. Set in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,242 in tuition and fees. East Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $21,220 in student loans. Early-career east asian studies graduates make about $43,358. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Connecticut College admits about 37% 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 · 13 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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