East Asian Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 65 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.4% of East Asian Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of East Asian Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 581 students earned theirEast Asian Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in East Asian Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 360 |
| Master’s Degree | 191 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of East Asian Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in East 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)
The data on debt ranges for East Asian Studies majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 58.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 148 |
| Women | 212 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of East Asian Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 32.2% |
| Asian | 73 | 20.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 8.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 9.2% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 70 | 19.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.4% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular East Asian Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for East Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for East Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for East Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for East Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for East Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for East Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University is a popular choice for East Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in East 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.
Wesleyan University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in East 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for East Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for East Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oberlin College is a popular choice for East Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in East 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 Southern California is a popular choice for East Asian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies. This school awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colby College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in East 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Albany comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in East Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in East 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 East Asian Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1,156 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 705 |
| Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 680 |
| Area Studies, Other | 630 |
| 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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