Asian Studies Graduate Certificates
There are 105 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Asian Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.2% of Asian Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Asian Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 705 people 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 | 574 |
| Master’s Degree | 127 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Asian Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Asian Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Asian Studies. About 81.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Asian Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 25.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 12.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 18.8% |
| International Students | 5 | 31.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Asian Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 154 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Asian Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Florida International University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Asian Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Asian Studies. This school awarded 49 graduate certificates 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Asian Studies. This school awarded 24 graduate certificates 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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate 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 Hawaii at Manoa is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 20 graduate certificates in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Olaf College is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 13 graduate certificates 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 San Francisco comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate 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 Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 13 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 12 graduate certificates 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.
Dartmouth College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Asian Studies. This school awarded 12 graduate certificates in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Asian Studies that also offer graduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.