2026 Best East Asian Languages Schools
Looking for the best East Asian Languages programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 192 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 East Asian Languages Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
University Of Notre Dame earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Notre Dame graduates 95% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,025. Graduates carry a median of $21,040 in student loans. Get the full University Of Notre Dame report
The strong East Asian Languages programs at Hamilton College earned it the #3 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Clinton, NY. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,960. Students borrow a median of $16,131 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Read the full report on Hamilton College
You'll be in good company at Colgate University, which ranked #4 this year. Colgate University is a private not-for-profit school based in Hamilton, NY. About 91% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,306. Graduates carry a median of $16,286 in student loans. Read the full report on Colgate University
Wake Forest University came in at #5 on this year's East Asian Languages ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winston-Salem, NC. About 89% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,642. Graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. More on Wake Forest University
Wellesley College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Wellesley, MA, Wellesley College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,176. Graduates carry a median of $11,075 in student loans. More on Wellesley College
Georgetown University placed #7 among East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,089. Georgetown University East Asian Languages students take on a median of $16,483 in debt. More on Georgetown University
George Washington University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Set in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,710. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $22,910. Read the full report on George Washington University
Vassar College did well this year, earning the #9 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Poughkeepsie, NY. Vassar College graduates 91% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $71,030 in tuition and fees. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $18,486. Read more about Vassar College
The University Of Texas At Austin did well this year, earning the #10 position. This public school is set in Austin, TX. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. The University Of Texas At Austin East Asian Languages students take on a median of $20,750 in debt. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report
Tufts University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,704. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $17,074. Get the full Tufts University report
Calvin College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Calvin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Calvin College graduates 74% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,350. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $22,707. See the full Calvin College profile
University Of California Berkeley placed #13 among East Asian Languages schools in the United States. University Of California Berkeley is a public school based in Berkeley, CA. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $14,238. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #15 among East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $24,958. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
College Of The Holy Cross came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Worcester, MA, College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution. College Of The Holy Cross posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. In-state tuition and fees average $64,500. College Of The Holy Cross East Asian Languages students take on a median of $26,387 in debt. See the full College Of The Holy Cross profile
Depauw University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best East Asian Languages schools. Set in Greencastle, IN, Depauw University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,070. Depauw University East Asian Languages students take on a median of $26,174 in debt. More on Depauw University
University Of Puget Sound ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best East Asian Languages schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tacoma, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,898. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Read the full report on University Of Puget Sound
University Of Utah placed #19 among East Asian Languages schools in the United States. University Of Utah is a public school based in Salt Lake City, UT. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $20,798. See the full University Of Utah profile
College Of William And Mary landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Based in Williamsburg, VA, College Of William And Mary is a public institution. College Of William And Mary posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. In-state tuition and fees average $25,734, with out-of-state students paying around $51,038. Students borrow a median of $18,935 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Read more about College Of William And Mary
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #21 among East Asian Languages schools in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $21,813. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best East Asian Languages schools. Set in Eau Claire, WI, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,642, compared with $19,228 for out-of-state students. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire East Asian Languages students take on a median of $22,574 in debt. See the full University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire profile
University Of Delaware came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Located in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. University Of Delaware East Asian Languages students take on a median of $24,861 in debt. More on University Of Delaware
Wofford College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best East Asian Languages schools. Located in Spartanburg, SC, Wofford College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,005. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $24,643. See the full Wofford College profile
University Of Rhode Island ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best East Asian Languages schools. University Of Rhode Island is a public school based in Kingston, RI. About 72% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,942 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,146. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $19,845. More on University Of Rhode Island
University Of Colorado Boulder did well this year, earning the #26 position. University Of Colorado Boulder is a public school based in Boulder, CO. About 74% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,214, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. Graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans. More on University Of Colorado Boulder
Brigham Young University Provo placed #27 among East Asian Languages schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Provo, UT. Brigham Young University Provo posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Brigham Young University Provo East Asian Languages students take on a median of $12,184 in debt. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
Rest of the Top 50 Best East Asian Languages Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
University Of California Davis landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Set in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. University Of California Davis East Asian Languages students take on a median of $15,375 in debt. Read the full report on University Of California Davis
Weber State University did well this year, earning the #29 position. Set in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. Weber State University graduates 47% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. See the full Weber State University profile
University Of California Los Angeles ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best East Asian Languages schools. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. University Of California Los Angeles posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $13,900. Read more about University Of California Los Angeles
Rowan University placed #31 among East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Located in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,488 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Read the full report on Rowan University
Michigan State University did well this year, earning the #32 position. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Students borrow a median of $20,620 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Read more about Michigan State University
Boston University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best East Asian Languages schools. Located in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Get the full Boston University report
West Virginia University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best East Asian Languages schools. Located in Morgantown, WV, West Virginia University is a public institution. West Virginia University posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $28,608. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $23,772. Read more about West Virginia University
Middlebury College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best East Asian Languages schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Middlebury, VT. Middlebury College graduates 91% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,600 in tuition and fees. Middlebury College East Asian Languages students take on a median of $15,948 in debt. See the full Middlebury College profile
University Of California Santa Barbara landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Located in Santa Barbara, CA, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,444, while out-of-state students pay about $47,332. University Of California Santa Barbara East Asian Languages students take on a median of $15,501 in debt. See the full University Of California Santa Barbara profile
St Olaf College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Set in Northfield, MN, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. St Olaf College graduates 84% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $59,760 in tuition and fees. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $22,602. Read more about St Olaf College
Grinnell College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Set in Grinnell, IA, Grinnell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,196. Students borrow a median of $17,154 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Get the full Grinnell College report
Ball State University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Muncie, IN. About 62% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,082 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. Ball State University East Asian Languages students take on a median of $24,518 in debt. More on Ball State University
San Francisco State University placed #40 among East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Set in San Francisco, CA, San Francisco State University is a public institution. San Francisco State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. Students from in state pay about $7,846 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,446. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $14,108. More on San Francisco State University
University Of Rochester ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best East Asian Languages schools. Based in Rochester, NY, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,080. University Of Rochester East Asian Languages students take on a median of $21,517 in debt. See the full University Of Rochester profile
University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best East Asian Languages schools. Set in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $16,481. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Ohio State University Main Campus East Asian Languages students take on a median of $22,500 in debt. Get the full Ohio State University Main Campus report
University Of Maryland College Park placed #47 among East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Based in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. University Of Maryland College Park East Asian Languages students take on a median of $20,836 in debt. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report
North Central College placed #48 among East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Based in Naperville, IL, North Central College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,726. Graduates carry a median of $25,699 in student loans. See the full North Central College profile
Temple University did well this year, earning the #49 position. This public school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Temple University East Asian Languages students take on a median of $26,259 in debt. See the full Temple University profile
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best East Asian Languages schools. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school based in New Brunswick, NJ. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. More on Rutgers University New Brunswick
Gustavus Adolphus College did well this year, earning the #51 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Peter, MN. Gustavus Adolphus College posts a six-year graduation rate of 77%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,076. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $26,197. See the full Gustavus Adolphus College profile
Northern Kentucky University did well this year, earning the #53 position. Located in Highland Heights, KY, Northern Kentucky University is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,088, compared with $21,912 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,572 in student loans. See the full Northern Kentucky University profile
University Of Maryland Baltimore County did well this year, earning the #54 position. Based in Baltimore, MD, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. University Of Maryland Baltimore County posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,256, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. Graduates carry a median of $21,331 in student loans. Get the full University Of Maryland Baltimore County report
University Of Connecticut did well this year, earning the #55 position. This public school is set in Storrs, CT. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $23,637. Get the full University Of Connecticut report
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #56 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Ann Arbor, MI. About 93% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $19,137. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Best East Asian Languages Schools by Degree Level
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 192 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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