Master’s Degrees in Asian Studies
Education Levels of Asian Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 52 people earned their master's degree in asian studies. This earns it the #574 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for asian studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for asian studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in asian studies. About 51.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25 |
| Women | 27 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of asian studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Asian Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is University of San Francisco. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in asian studies from USFCA. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in asian studies. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in asian studies from UH Manoa. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Cornell University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in asian studies. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in asian studies from Cornell.
The 4th most popular school in the country for asian studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Seton Hall University. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in asian studies from Seton Hall. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in asian studies. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in asian studies from FIU. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in asian studies. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in asian studies from UC Berkeley.
The 6th most popular school in the country for asian studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in asian studies from OHIO Athens.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in asian studies. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in asian studies from UT Austin. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for asian studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in asian studies from UO.
University of Iowa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in asian studies. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in asian studies from Iowa.
The 10th most popular school in the country for asian studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in asian studies from UMN Twin Cities.
The 12th most popular school in the country for asian studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in asian studies from CSULB. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for asian studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Binghamton University. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in asian studies from Binghamton University.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in asian studies. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in asian studies from UNC Chapel Hill.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to asian studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| East Asian Studies | 193 |
| Ukraine Studies | 193 |
| American U.S. Studies | 170 |
| Middle Eastern Studies | 116 |
| Western European Studies | 41 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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