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Featured South Asian Studies Programs
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2026 Best Value South Asian Studies Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in south asian studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value South Asian Studies Schools
Harvard University tops our 2026 list of the best value south asian studies schools in the New England Region. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Typical student debt for south asian studies graduates is $16,616. Soon after graduation, south asian studies degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants.
Wellesley College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value south asian studies schools. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,176 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for south asian studies graduates is $9,525. Early-career south asian studies graduates make about $48,902. Set against $9,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 14%.
Middlebury College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value south asian studies schools. Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. Students from in state pay about $67,600 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $11,593 to complete the south asian studies program here. South Asian Studies graduates of Middlebury College earn a median of $54,713 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,593 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.
A rank of #4 makes Brown University one of the best values for south asian studies. Brown University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. In-state tuition and fees average $71,312. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the south asian studies program here. Soon after graduation, south asian studies degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $62,820. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
Yale University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in south asian studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. South Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Soon after graduation, south asian studies degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $74,578. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
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Wesleyan University placed #6 among the best values for south asian studies. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,042. Typical student debt for south asian studies graduates is $16,125. Early-career south asian studies graduates make about $39,764. That is a strong return on a $16,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 16%.
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[South Asian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/south-asian-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong south asian studies education at a price that pays off.
