2026 Best Value East Asian Languages Schools
Looking for the best-value East Asian Languages programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 192 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value East Asian Languages Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Brigham Young University Provo earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school based in Provo, UT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $12,184. Brigham Young University Provo alumni report median earnings of $75,790 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
You'll get strong value at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire, which ranked #2 this year. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public school based in Eau Claire, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,642, while out-of-state students pay about $19,228. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $22,574. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,561. That is a strong return on a $22,574 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Weber State University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Weber State University is a public school based in Ogden, UT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,287 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt. Read more about Weber State University
Out of the 192 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, San Francisco State University landed the #4 spot. Set in San Francisco, CA, San Francisco State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,846, while out-of-state students pay about $20,446. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $14,108. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,077 ten years after entry. Set against $14,108 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. Get the full San Francisco State University report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cuny Queens College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Queens, NY, Cuny Queens College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,538, while out-of-state students pay about $15,488. Graduates carry a median of $12,157 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,763 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cuny Queens College admits about 64% of applicants. Read the full report on Cuny Queens College
Rowan University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Located in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Rowan University East Asian Languages students take on a median of $24,488 in debt. Rowan University alumni report median earnings of $59,988 a decade after entry. Set against $24,488 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rowan University has an acceptance rate of 78%. Get the full Rowan University report
Western Michigan University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Western Michigan University is a public school based in Kalamazoo, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Graduates carry a median of $27,981 in student loans. Western Michigan University alumni report median earnings of $53,562 a decade after entry. Set against $27,981 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Western Michigan University report
University Of Utah placed #8 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. University Of Utah is a public school based in Salt Lake City, UT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $20,798. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $67,170. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%. More on University Of Utah
Northern Kentucky University placed #9 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Based in Highland Heights, KY, Northern Kentucky University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,088, compared with $21,912 for out-of-state students. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $25,572. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,220. That is a strong return on a $25,572 median debt. Northern Kentucky University admits about 68% of applicants. More on Northern Kentucky University
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Charlotte, NC. In-state tuition and fees average $7,239, compared with $22,492 for out-of-state students. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte East Asian Languages students take on a median of $28,313 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,289. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte admits about 80% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
West Virginia University landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. West Virginia University is a public school based in Morgantown, WV. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $28,608. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $23,772. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,939 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on West Virginia University
California State University Fullerton offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Fullerton, CA, California State University Fullerton is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,470, with out-of-state students paying around $20,070. Graduates carry a median of $15,525 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,951 ten years after entry. Set against $15,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%. More on California State University Fullerton
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus alumni report median earnings of $66,125 a decade after entry. Set against $24,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 58%. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus report
Depaul University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $45,405. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $25,310. Depaul University alumni report median earnings of $68,751 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,310 median debt. Depaul University has an acceptance rate of 76%. Read the full report on Depaul University
San Diego State University placed #14 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Set in San Diego, CA, San Diego State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,728, with out-of-state students paying around $21,328. Graduates carry a median of $16,417 in student loans. San Diego State University alumni report median earnings of $64,909 a decade after entry. Set against $16,417 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 36%. See the full San Diego State University profile
University Of Rhode Island placed #14 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Located in Kingston, RI, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,942, while out-of-state students pay about $37,146. University Of Rhode Island East Asian Languages students take on a median of $19,845 in debt. Median earnings reach $69,743 ten years out. Set against $19,845 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Rhode Island
Calvin College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Set in Grand Rapids, MI, Calvin College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $39,350. Graduates carry a median of $22,707 in student loans. Median earnings reach $58,375 ten years out. Set against $22,707 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Calvin College admits about 71% of applicants. Get the full Calvin College report
Cuny Hunter College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Based in New York, NY, Cuny Hunter College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,382, compared with $15,332 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,091 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,163 ten years after entry. Set against $11,091 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted. More on Cuny Hunter College
Ball State University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Based in Muncie, IN, Ball State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,082, 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,833. Set against $24,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Ball State University report
Florida State University offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Based in Tallahassee, FL, Florida State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Students borrow a median of $17,100 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,675. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida State University has an acceptance rate of 24%. More on Florida State University
Utah State University landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $16,191. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,022. That is a strong return on a $16,191 median debt. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants. More on Utah State University
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $75,121. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin
University Of Wisconsin Madison offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison East Asian Languages students take on a median of $21,813 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $73,792 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
University Of Delaware landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Newark, DE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. University Of Delaware East Asian Languages students take on a median of $24,861 in debt. University Of Delaware alumni report median earnings of $72,950 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Delaware
California State University Long Beach placed #26 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. California State University Long Beach is a public school based in Long Beach, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $7,374, with out-of-state students paying around $19,974. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $15,671. California State University Long Beach alumni report median earnings of $64,403 a decade after entry. Set against $15,671 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 46%. Read the full report on California State University Long Beach
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value East Asian Languages Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
University Of Notre Dame placed #28 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Notre Dame, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,025. University Of Notre Dame East Asian Languages students take on a median of $21,040 in debt. Median earnings reach $99,980 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,040 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Notre Dame
University Of California Berkeley placed #28 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, while out-of-state students pay about $47,265. Students borrow a median of $14,238 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. University Of California Berkeley alumni report median earnings of $92,446 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,238 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley
University Of Maryland Baltimore County placed #31 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Based in Baltimore, MD, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,256 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,225. University Of Maryland Baltimore County East Asian Languages students take on a median of $21,331 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $69,960 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%. More on University Of Maryland Baltimore County
University Of North Texas landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Denton, TX, University Of North Texas is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,309, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,817 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,010 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of North Texas
Western Washington University came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Western Washington University is a public school based in Bellingham, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,582, while out-of-state students pay about $28,707. Western Washington University East Asian Languages students take on a median of $20,361 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,569 ten years after entry. Set against $20,361 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. More on Western Washington University
University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. University Of Colorado Boulder is a public school based in Boulder, CO. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,214, compared with $42,970 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans. Median earnings reach $69,738 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Colorado Boulder has an acceptance rate of 78%. More on University Of Colorado Boulder
Temple University offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $23,005 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $26,259. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,727. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Temple University report
Hamilton College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Based in Clinton, NY, Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,960. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $16,131. Hamilton College alumni report median earnings of $78,411 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,131 median debt. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted. See the full Hamilton College profile
George Washington University offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Located in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $90,873. Set against $22,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Washington University has an acceptance rate of 47%. Read the full report on George Washington University
Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school based in New Brunswick, NJ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $25,120. Median earnings reach $74,479 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rutgers University New Brunswick has an acceptance rate of 58%. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile
University Of California Los Angeles placed #41 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $13,900. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $82,511. Set against $13,900 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Los Angeles admits about 9% of applicants. See the full University Of California Los Angeles profile
Colgate University placed #42 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Set in Hamilton, NY, Colgate University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,306. Students borrow a median of $16,286 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $85,139. That is a strong return on a $16,286 median debt. Colgate University has an acceptance rate of 14%. Read more about Colgate University
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $22,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,409. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
College Of William And Mary landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Williamsburg, VA, College Of William And Mary is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,734, while out-of-state students pay about $51,038. Graduates carry a median of $18,935 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $73,490. That is a strong return on a $18,935 median debt. Roughly 34% of applicants are accepted. Read more about College Of William And Mary
Wake Forest University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Located in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,642 in tuition and fees. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $21,577. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $78,158. Set against $21,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wake Forest University admits about 22% of applicants. Read more about Wake Forest University
Wellesley College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Set in Wellesley, MA, Wellesley College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,176. Students borrow a median of $11,075 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Median earnings reach $84,803 ten years out. Set against $11,075 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 14% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Wellesley College
University Of California Davis offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Based in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,804, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $15,375. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $80,838. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of California Davis profile
Michigan State University offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $20,620. Median earnings reach $67,253 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,620 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%. More on Michigan State University
Western Kentucky University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Located in Bowling Green, KY, Western Kentucky University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Western Kentucky University alumni report median earnings of $43,889 a decade after entry. Set against $24,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted. More on Western Kentucky University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $16,481. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $78,466. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 39%. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Georgetown University ranked #51 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Located in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,089. Georgetown University East Asian Languages students take on a median of $16,483 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $103,494. That is a strong return on a $16,483 median debt. About 13% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Georgetown University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #52 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $18,463. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $69,020. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
Wofford College placed #53 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Wofford College is a private not-for-profit school based in Spartanburg, SC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,005. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $24,643. Median earnings reach $68,964 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wofford College admits about 52% of applicants. Read the full report on Wofford College
Boise State University offered strong value this year, earning the #54 position. Boise State University is a public school based in Boise, ID. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $24,311. Median earnings reach $51,658 ten years out. Set against $24,311 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boise State University has an acceptance rate of 87%. More on Boise State University
University Of Maryland College Park offered strong value this year, earning the #54 position. This public school is set in College Park, MD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Median earnings reach $82,860 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile
Best Value 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. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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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