### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study East Asian Studies is not only a valuable choice, but typically a critical first step for scholars endeavoring to begin a career as an international journalist, a foreign language instructor, or an east-asian archaeologist. In fact, nationally, east asian studies is a ​unique degree ranking as the 289th most popular major. Last year alone, there were 454 east asian studies degrees conferred. In-state tuition for east asian studies at private institutions is, on average, 4.5 times more pricey than their public counterparts.

 With only 80 institutions offering east asian studies you may have a smaller selection of institutions that will have an option for you. If you are hoping to surround yourself with other east asian studies students, consider looking at universities in New York which have the most undergraduates admitted to east asian studies annually. More generally, the top region to pursue east asian studies is in the Mid East region with [Rutgers University-New Brunswick](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick), [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york), and [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the best conference to study east asian studies is the Ivy League with [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university), [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york), and [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) representing the conference. That said, our choice for the best university for east asian studies is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). You may also want to check out our list of [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The overall 'best' school does not have to be the best school for you. There are lots of angels to weigh when choosing ​university. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food could definitely sway your inclinations of which college to attend. Here at authority.org, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which east asian studies university has the best campus, the answer is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). If, for example, you are mostly interested in which college has the finest campus, we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more in order to evaluate every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and our choice for the school with the best student life for east asian studies is [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york). Curious why? Continue scrolling to learn more about our top choices. Many of our picks just might surprise you.

 If expense is a major factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york). [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspis our most expensive school for east asian studies, at least regarding out of state students. That being said, we have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the expense at [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspinto perspective. You may also want to know that east asian studies is the 56th most expensive major in America, with an average cost of $47,700. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for east asian studies nationally is Rhode Island demonstrated by a tuition of $57,112 at the main college in the state Brown University. To zoom out even further, the most expensive region of the country for east asian studies is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Wesleyan University](/colleges/wesleyan-university) with a cost of $56,704, [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) with a cost of $57,112, and [Middlebury College](/colleges/middlebury-college) with a cost of $55,790.

 Our cheapest region for east asian studies is the Southwest region which is represented by [University of Arizona](/colleges/university-of-arizona) with a cost of $33,273 and [University of New Mexico-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-new-mexico-main-campus) with a cost of $21,716. On the bright side, the most affordable school for east asian studies is [CUNY Queens College](/colleges/cuny-queens-college). Authority.org's comprehensive list of the most affordable universities can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can expect to pay around $12,000 for a degree in east asian studies. The price inflates intensely to a median of $30,500 for the out-of-state public-school student. On that note, our pick for the college representing the best value for east asian studies: [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). Here you will find our comprehensive list of the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. With that said, this list is predicated on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, as such, we are using out-of-state tuition as the baseline.

 Earnings for east asian studies majors vary a lot, but two years after graduation graduates will often make in the neighborhood of $46,800. There can be a lot of variation in earnings potential; top earners can bring in up to $81,000. Even straight out of university, the lowest end jobs within the east asian studies field make $27,000, which could be worse. The highest earning graduates for east asian studies have come from [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university)&nbspand if you are looking for schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The prevailing diversity of east asian studies stands near the very top, ranking within the 99th percentile of all majors. The college with the highest composite diversity for east asian studies is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the universities with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of East Asian Studies ranks only in the 53rd percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is actually above financial diversity, ranking in the 96th percentile. Students who are not latino, asian, white, or black compose the largest share, 38%, of scholars majoring in east asian studies. Additionally, 55% of undergrads pursuing an east asian studies major are women.

 The median score of east asian studies professors is 4.4 stars, a ranking which is 10% better than the average across every major; this is a fairly good ranking. If you are curious about the most popular east asian studies instructor in the nation, look no further than Eunjin Choi at [University of California-Santa Barbara](/colleges/university-of-california-santa-barbara). It might be shocking, but the top rated professors of east asian studies from student rankings are found at [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california). If we including data other than basic rankings it becomes clear that the college with the overall best professors for east asian studies is [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university). You will find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the top professors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest school to get into for east asian studies is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a general list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, we hope you believe that considering higher education with a lens mainly formed from superlatives could be said to be the root of many of higher education's fundamental problems. We encourage you to read our other pages on different colleges and peruse some of our insightful background articles on useful details to look for as your university search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 East asian studies is the 289th most popular degree in America, with 454 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #290 [Civil Engineering Technologies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-civil-engineering-technologies), and narrowly lost to #288 [Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling](/rankings/best-colleges-for-substance-abuse-and-addiction-counseling).

 The degree is offered at a total of 80 colleges across the nation, and is the 200th most widely offered degree. Given that east asian studies is offered at 31% 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 30% of colleges offering east asian studies are public making it a relatively inaccessible field.

 The mid east produces the most east asian studies graduates, largely led by [Rutgers University-New Brunswick](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick), while it’s the Ivy League that leads conference totals. As far as states, New York ranks highest, with particular help from [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york) and [CUNY Queens College](/colleges/cuny-queens-college).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more east asian studies graduates than [Georgetown University](/colleges/georgetown-university), which graduated 41 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 east asian studies). More students studied east asian studies as a percentage of total students at [Kalamazoo College](/colleges/kalamazoo-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 East asian studies is the 56th most expensive degree in America, with a median cost of $47,730 among the top 50 programs.

 New England has the most expensive colleges with top 50 east asian studies programs led by [Wesleyan University](/colleges/wesleyan-university) with an annual cost of $56,704. The most expensive state for east asian studies is Rhode Island led by [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university).

 Public schools with solid programs by and large charge 77.78% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 43.23% less than the median private school. So, if you're hoping to attend a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for east asian studies is [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york), which is the 3rd most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [CUNY Queens College](/colleges/cuny-queens-college). It costs just $14,880 per year and is ranked 23rd for its east asian studies program. Another more affordable option would be #24, [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

 Begining college is a large investment for most undergraduates. It is important to be sure you justify your investment. It is our goal that the following earnings and job placement information help you in deciding your major at college.

 The average East Asian Studies graduate brings in a starting income of $33,320 per annum (bottom 35%). After a bit more time in their employment, they can draw up to $80,950 down to $26,982, but average close to $46,832. Just so you know, that's 21% north of the nation wide average.

 The most popular work position for an East Asian Studies graduate is Analyst, which commonly make around $54,000; next are Account Executive and Outside Sales Representative, which for the most part earn close to $36,000 and $42,000 respectively.

 New England has the most well paid East Asian Studies graduates. The most well paid state for East Asian Studies alumni is ME. Atlantic 10 Conference has the most well paid East Asian Studies graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for East Asian Studies: Median Professor Rating: 4.4 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Instructors constantly play a crucial role in your college experience, no matter what you major in. A thoughtful professor could help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem fun. Alternatively, a bad experience with a professor can derail your education or even worse... fail you!

 Professors of East Asian Studies boast a median student rating of 4.4 / 5, putting them in 53rd place in the US grounded in student approval. For context a 4.4 rating is 10% greater than the national median professor rating for all subjects. East Asian Studies professors barely out-ranked those from ["Ecology and Evolutionary Biology"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-ecology-and-evolutionary-biology), whereas ["Theatre Management"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-theatre-management)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above East Asian Studies.

 Now for some statistics about East Asian Studies professors. Colleges located in midsize citys tend to have the best East Asian Studies professors. The Big West Conference has the highest rated East Asian Studies professors. The Far West region has the highest rated East Asian Studies professors. Public universities tend to have higher rated East Asian Studies professors than private schools. Finally, California has the highest rated East Asian Studies professors in the US.

 Eunjin Choi, instructor at [University of California-Santa Barbara](/colleges/university-of-california-santa-barbara)&nbspin Santa Barbara, CA is the most popular East Asian Studies professor in America. Wona Lee, professor at [University of California-Santa Barbara](/colleges/university-of-california-santa-barbara)&nbspin Santa Barbara, CA is the highest rated East Asian Studies professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

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



### STUDENTS

 College is an awfully formative time of one's life; it's an occasion for individual growth and maturation. Students begin to discover what they desire to become and develop many of the needed skills to become a halcyon member of society. But growth isn't confined to the classroom - the interactions which one has with her peers, the personal lesson gained from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different approach. As such, attending a diverse college vastly enhances what one gains from the time at college.

 East Asian Studies is a more popular major among students of color than white students. 38% of the US' East Asian Studies majors are students of other races\*\*, followed by white students (30%), asian students (22%), and latino students (8%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis)&nbspin Davis, CA.

 Second, East Asian Studies significatly skews female, with 55% of students majoring in East Asian Studies identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Colby College](/colleges/colby-college) in Waterville, ME.

  Another substantial type of diversity is income diversity. East Asian Studies is fairly close to average for financial diversity (47th percentile). 28% of its students come from homes who bring in south of $30,000 a year, 17% are from lower middle>income homes, and 26% grew up in homes bringing in above $110,000 per year. [University of Arizona](/colleges/university-of-arizona) has the most economically diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall AZ is the most diverse state for East Asian Studies. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Pacific-12 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: 22%
* Black: 3%
* Latino: 8%
* White: 30%
* Other: 38%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 45%
* Female: 55%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 28%
* 30k - 48k: 17%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 13%
* Over 110k: 26%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 62%
* Out of State: 27%
* International: 12%


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There are about 1,237 students enrolled in East Asian Studies in the USA.

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