Asian Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 105 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Asian Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.9% of Asian Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Asian Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 705 students earned theirAsian Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Asian Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 574 |
| Master’s Degree | 127 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Asian Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Asian Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,815 |
| 4 years | $54,317 |
| 5 years | $64,382 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Asian Studies students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 61.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 219 |
| Women | 355 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Asian Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 36.8% |
| Asian | 131 | 22.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 59 | 10.3% |
| Race Unknown | 14 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 51 | 8.9% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.9% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Asian Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 154 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Asian Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is Florida International University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Olaf College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Francisco is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bowdoin College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Asian Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1,156 |
| Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 680 |
| Area Studies, Other | 630 |
| East Asian Studies | 581 |
| Latin American Studies | 498 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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