### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Asian Studies is not only a valuable choice, but typically a required first step for undergraduates trying to begin a career as an asian conflict journalist, an asian culture researcher, or an asian social studies teacher. Interestingly, asian studies is a very rare degree coming in at the 222nd most popular area of study. Last year alone, there were 889 asian studies graduates. In-state tuition for asian studies at private colleges is, on average, 4.5 times more expensive than their public rivals.

 There are 146 schools which offer asian studies. 146 universities is on par with other majors offered in the United States. If you're looking to surround yourself with other asian studies majors, look at colleges in California which have more students admitted to asian studies than any other state. Zooming out, the top region to study asian studies is in the Far West region with [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley), [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles), and [University of Washington-Seattle Campus](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the top conference to major in asian studies is the Pacific-12 Conference with [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley), [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles), and [University of Washington-Seattle Campus](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus) representing the conference. That being said, our belief is that the best school for asian studies is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university), and here you can find our comprehensive list for the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively best school might not actually be the 'best' school for you. There can be tons of angels to think about when deciding on ​university. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would affect your choice on which college to attend. Here at authority.org, we have evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which asian studies college has the best campus, the winner is [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles). If you are very interested in which school boasts the best campus, we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more to compare every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can explore our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our choice for the college with the best student life for asian studies is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Curious why? Keep scrolling to find out more about our top recommendations. Some of our conclusions might surprise you.

 If cost is a primary factor in your choice of where you attend college, you might be cautious about [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college). [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college)&nbspappears to be our most expensive college for asian studies, at least regarding out of state attendance. We do have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that might put the cost at [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you may be interested to know that asian studies is the 148th most expensive degree in the United States, with an average bill of $34,200. To zoom out a little, the most expensive state for asian studies nationally is Maine with costs at the primary institution, Bowdoin College, of $55,822. Even more broadly, the most costly region for asian studies is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Bowdoin College](/colleges/bowdoin-college) with a cost of $55,822, [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college) with a cost of $57,640, and [Dartmouth College](/colleges/dartmouth-college) with a cost of $55,605.

 Our cheapest region for asian studies is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790, [Utah State University](/colleges/utah-state-university) with a cost of $21,087, and [University of Utah](/colleges/university-of-utah) with a cost of $26,017. More optimistically, the most affordable university for asian studies is [Florida International University](/colleges/florida-international-university). Authority's full list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $10,900 for a degree in asian studies. The cost grows dramatically to an average of $29,600 for an out-of-state public-school undergraduate. Our selection for the college representing the best value for asian studies: [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Here you can find our comprehensive list of the schools we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Do know, this discussion is predicated on being an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition is considered, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for asian studies majors can vary, but two years after finishing the degree graduates will regularly earn in the neighborhood of $47,200. There is a lot of variation in earnings; top earners can enjoy pay up to $80,900. Straight out of college, the lowest end jobs within the asian studies field make $27,000, which isn't that bad. The top earning graduates from asian studies have come from [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The prevailing diversity of asian studies ranks near the very top, being within the 98th percentile of majors nationally. The school with the most composite diversity for asian studies is [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the schools which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Asian Studies major only is in the 85th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is actually greater, in the 98th percentile. White collegians compose the largest share, 36%, of those majoring in asian studies. Additionally, 58% of undergrads pursuing an asian studies degree are women.

 The median score of asian studies professors is 4.3 stars, a rating which is 8% greater than the median across every major; which is a pretty good score. If you are interested in the most popular asian studies instructor in the country, look no further than Doyoung Lee from [California State University-Northridge](/colleges/california-state-university-northridge). This may surprise you, but the highest ranked asian studies instructors by student are at [California State University-Northridge](/colleges/california-state-university-northridge). If we incorporate data beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the school with the overall best professors for asian studies is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). One can find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the best instructors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult college to get into for asian studies is [Dartmouth College](/colleges/dartmouth-college). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a comprehensive list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we hope you understand that looking at academics with a perspective only shaped by superlatives can cause issues. We hope you explore our other pages on different topics and explore a few of our background articles on beneficial details to look for as you continue your university search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Asian studies is the 222nd most popular degree in America, with 889 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #223 [Art Teacher Education](/rankings/best-colleges-for-art-teacher-education), and narrowly lost to #221 [Molecular Biology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-molecular-biology).

 The degree is offered at a total of 146 colleges across the nation, and is the 123rd most widely offered degree. Given that asian studies is offered at 40% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that a smidgeon greater than four ninths of colleges offering asian studies are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The far west produces the most asian studies graduates, largely led by [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley), while it’s the Pacific-12 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [California State University-Long Beach](/colleges/california-state-university-long-beach) and [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more asian studies graduates than [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania), which graduated 64 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study asian studies). More students studied asian studies as a percentage of total students at [Berea College](/colleges/berea-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Asian studies is the 148th most expensive major in America, with a median cost of $34,179 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #149, [Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management](rankings/best-colleges-for-arts-entertainment-and-media-management), with a median cost of $33,530).

 New England has the most expensive colleges with top of the line asian studies programs led by [Bowdoin College](/colleges/bowdoin-college) with an annual cost of $55,822. Maine is the most expensive state for asian studies also led by [Bowdoin College](/colleges/bowdoin-college).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 77.98% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 40.22% less than the median private school. So be sure to look into public shools in your state sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive option in the top 25 is [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college), which is the 11th most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). It costs just $5,790 per year, and it is its asian studies program is ranked #35. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [Florida International University](/colleges/florida-international-university)  is probably right for you, ranked #15 with an in-state cost of just $4,721. Another more affordable option would be #18, [California State University-Long Beach](/colleges/california-state-university-long-beach) in Los Angeles County, CA with a cost of $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Paying for college is a huge investment for most students. It's critical to make sure you increase your earning potential. We wish for the following income and career facts to help you in deciding your major at college.

 In their first year after school, Asian Studies majors bring in $33,320 a year on average (bottom 35%). Later on in their professional lives, they generally make anywhere between $27,010 and $80,949, but average close to $47,153. Just so you know, that is 22% greater than the national average.

 The most popular job placement for an Asian Studies graduate is Analyst, which by and large earn more or less $54,000; next are Account Executive and Outside Sales Representative, which by and large earn close to $36,000 and $42,000 respectively.

 New England has the most well paid Asian Studies graduates. ME has the highest earning Asian Studies graduates of any state. Atlantic 10 Conference has the highest grossing Asian Studies graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Asian Studies: Median Professor Rating: 4.3 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Instructors constantly have an enormous influence your college experience, no matter what you major in. An amazing instructor can provide inspiration and set one up for future success. Contrarily, a bad experience with a professor can mess up your development or even worse... flunk you!

 Asian Studies professors boast a median student rating of 4.3 out of 5, putting these professors in 70th place in the nation based on student approval. For context a 4.3 rating is 7.5% greater than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Asian Studies slightly edged-out those from ["Educational Administration and Supervision"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-educational-administration-and-supervision), whereas ["Creative Writing"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-creative-writing)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Asian Studies.

 Now for some statistics about Asian Studies professors. Colleges located in small suburbs tend to have the best Asian Studies professors. The Southeastern Conference has the highest rated Asian Studies professors. The Plains region has the highest rated Asian Studies professors. Public colleges tend to have higher rated Asian Studies professors than private schools. Finally, Florida has the highest rated Asian Studies professors in the United States.

 Doyoung Lee, instructor at [California State University-Northridge](/colleges/california-state-university-northridge)&nbspin Northridge, CA is the most popular Asian Studies professor in the nation. Linh An, professor at [CUNY Hunter College](/colleges/cuny-hunter-college)&nbspin New York, NY is the highest rated Asian Studies professor in the nation, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is an immensely influential period in one's life; it's a time for personal progress and development. Undergraduates start to ascertain who they wish to emulate and learn the requisite skills to be a flourishing member of society. But learning goes far beyond a classroom environment - the campus dialogue, the funny story received from an eccentric instructor, the exposure to a different frame of reference. Therefore, finding a diverse college vastly improves what you gain from your time at university.

 Asian Studies is the 10th most diverse subject \*. 36% of the nation's Asian Studies majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(27%), asian students (25%), and latino students (9%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of Maryland-Baltimore County](/colleges/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county) located in Baltimore, MD.

 In addition, Asian Studies significatly skews female, with in the region of four in every seven students majoring in Asian Studies identifying as women. [Ohio University-Main Campus](/colleges/ohio-university-main-campus) in Athens, OH has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another substantial type of diversity is income diversity. Asian Studies ranks in the top 15% of focuses for economic diversity. 27% of its students come from low income households, 17% are from mid-income families, and 25% grew up in households bringing in north of $110,000 a year. [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill) has the most economically diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall MA is the most diverse state for Asian Studies. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the New England Small College Athletic Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 25%
* Black: 2%
* Latino: 9%
* White: 36%
* Other: 27%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 42%
* Female: 58%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 27%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 25%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 72%
* Out of State: 22%
* International: 6%


2023 Asian Studies Professors

There are about 1,954 students enrolled in Asian Studies in the USA.

PROFESSORS