Bachelor’s Degrees in Asian Studies
Education Levels of Asian Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 634 people earned their bachelor's degree in asian studies. This makes it the 280th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in asian studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 634 |
| Master’s Degree | 52 |
| Basic Certificate | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Asian Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for asian studies majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in asian studies. About 61.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 244 |
| Women | 390 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of asian studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 141 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 231 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 74 |
Most Popular Asian Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 145 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in asian studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for asian studies students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from UCLA. Of these students, 48% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for asian studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from UMGC. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in asian studies. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 76% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for asian studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from UW Seattle. About 47% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Dartmouth College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in asian studies. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from Dartmouth. About 47% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for asian studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida International University. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from FIU. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in asian studies. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from U-M. About 63% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for asian studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from SUNY Stony Brook. About 67% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in asian studies. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from Iowa. Of these students, 85% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in asian studies. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for asian studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
St Olaf College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in asian studies. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from St. Olaf. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Bowdoin College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in asian studies. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from Bowdoin. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in asian studies. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from CSULB. Of these students, 43% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in asian studies. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from Cornell. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oregon comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in asian studies. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from UO. Of these students, 73% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in asian studies. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from UCSB. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY New Paltz comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in asian studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from SUNY New Paltz. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rice University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in asian studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from Rice. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in asian studies. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in asian studies from UT Austin. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to asian studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American U.S. Studies | 840 |
| Other Area Studies | 498 |
| East Asian Studies | 340 |
| Latin American Studies | 283 |
| Middle Eastern Studies | 148 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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