by our College Data Analytics Team
[East Asian Languages](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/east-asian-languages/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for east asian languages students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the east asian languages degrees they offer, see the list below.
Weber State University tops our 2026 list of the best value east asian languages schools in Utah. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. East Asian Languages graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Early-career east asian languages graduates make about $53,920. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt.
University Of Utah is a great value for students pursuing a degree in east asian languages, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. East Asian Languages graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans. Soon after graduation, east asian languages degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $60,527. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in east asian languages, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Typical student debt for east asian languages graduates is $12,184. Early-career east asian languages graduates make about $54,507. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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