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2026 Best East Asian Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

1 Colleges in the United States
20 East Asian Studies Degrees Awarded
$83,388 Avg Early-Career Salary

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

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best east asian studies schools.

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Best Schools for East Asian Studies in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall east asian studies education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in East Asian Studies

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Duke University
Durham, NC

No school ranked higher than Duke University this year for east asian studies. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. Duke University awarded about 20 east asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the east asian studies program make about $83,388 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,296. Get the full east asian studies details for Duke University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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