20 BEST VALUE SMALL COLLEGES FOR AN ASIAN STUDIES DEGREE

By BVS Staff January 2017 The field of Asian studies covers topics like the technological movements of Shanghai and the spiritual landmarks of Jerusalem. Each aspect of Asian studies not only enhances understanding of the region of Asia itself, but shifts one's perspective on the entire world as well. If you're interested in learning more ...

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By BVS Staff
July 2020

The field of Asian studies covers topics like the technological movements of Shanghai and the spiritual landmarks of Jerusalem. Each aspect of Asian studies not only enhances understanding of the region of Asia itself, but shifts one's perspective on the entire world as well.

If you're interested in learning more about Asian studies but aren't sure where to start, we can help: below we rank the 20 best small colleges for Asian studies majors on a budget. Each of the following programs delivers a great value without sacrificing on the quality of education offers.

As reported by College Navigator, all of the following programs have an estimated annual cost of less than $27,000 a year. Additionally, each university maintains an undergraduate graduation rate of at least 70%. Want to learn which university is the best value for your education budget? Check out the following list of small colleges to learn more.

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Each of these top schools offers at least one full major AND minor for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Asian studies (including but not limited to programs in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, East Asian language and literature, South Asia studies, and Asian American studies). In addition, they each maintain an overall undergraduate graduation rate of at least 70%. Of course, to be a best value, these top-ranked schools also had to demonstrate a genuine commitment to affordable education – which meant meeting our net price requirements. All of the programs on this ranking have estimated annual costs (as reported on College Navigator) of less than $27,000 a year. But which of these is the most affordable small college for an Asian studies degree? Scroll down to #1 to find out!

Featured Online Programs

Figuring out where to apply? These top, accredited schools offer a variety of online degrees. Consider one of these accredited programs, and discover their value today.

Want to find out exactly how much it will cost for you to attend one of these affordable Asian studies undergraduate programs? Check out the U.S. Department of Education's Net Price Calculator Center.

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