Asian Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Asian Studies is offered at 105 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Asian Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 33.3% of Asian Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Asian Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 705 degrees were awarded toAsian 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 (this page) | 127 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Asian Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Asian Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 62.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Asian Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 31.9% |
| Asian | 11 | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 8.7% |
| International Students | 23 | 33.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 33.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Asian Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 154 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Florida International University. This school awarded 49 master'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 Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master'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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Asian Studies. This school awarded 39 master'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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Asian Studies. This school awarded 35 master'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 master's degrees in Asian Studies. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master'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 Hawaii at Manoa is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master'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.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master'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.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Olaf College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Asian Studies. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Francisco comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Asian Studies. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Asian Studies. This school awarded 13 master'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 is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 12 master'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.
Dartmouth College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Asian Studies. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master’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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