2026 Best Value East Asian Languages Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value East Asian Languages doctoral degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 192 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed 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 Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
The University Of Texas At Austin tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value East Asian Languages doctoral degree schools in the United States. Located in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Median earnings reach $75,121 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt. The University Of Texas At Austin has an acceptance rate of 27%. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile
Out of the 192 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #2 spot. This public school is set in Madison, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $73,792 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
A rank of #3 makes University Of California Berkeley one of the best values in the United States. Located in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,377 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,265. University Of California Berkeley East Asian Languages students take on a median of $14,238 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $92,446. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of California Berkeley
Out of the 192 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of California Los Angeles landed the #4 spot. 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. Students borrow a median of $13,900 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Median earnings reach $82,511 ten years out. Set against $13,900 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of California Los Angeles profile
University Of California Santa Barbara offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Santa Barbara, CA, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,444, with out-of-state students paying around $47,332. Students borrow a median of $15,501 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Median earnings reach $74,915 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,501 median debt. The acceptance rate is 33%. Get the full University Of California Santa Barbara report
University Of Colorado Boulder offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Boulder, CO. Students from in state pay about $15,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,970 for out-of-state students. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $20,373. Median earnings reach $69,738 ten years out. Set against $20,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%. Read more about University Of Colorado Boulder
University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Located in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $16,481. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $78,466. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. This public school is set in Minneapolis, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Graduates carry a median of $18,463 in student loans. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities alumni report median earnings of $69,020 a decade after entry. Set against $18,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
University Of Oregon came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Eugene, OR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $21,201. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,324 ten years after entry. Set against $21,201 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Oregon report
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Median earnings reach $60,409 ten years out. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%. More on Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of California Irvine offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. University Of California Irvine is a public school based in Irvine, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $14,752, with out-of-state students paying around $46,640. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $16,539. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $80,735. Set against $16,539 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Irvine has an acceptance rate of 29%. Read the full report on University Of California Irvine
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Indiana University Bloomington is a public school based in Bloomington, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $24,093. Median earnings reach $63,742 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,093 median debt. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants. Read more about Indiana University Bloomington
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $19,137. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor alumni report median earnings of $83,648 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor has an acceptance rate of 16%. See the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor profile
University Of Chicago landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Chicago, IL, University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,324. University Of Chicago East Asian Languages students take on a median of $15,854 in debt. Median earnings reach $91,885 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,854 median debt. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Chicago report
University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,186, with out-of-state students paying around $34,218. Students borrow a median of $18,076 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. University Of Hawaii At Manoa alumni report median earnings of $57,624 a decade after entry. Set against $18,076 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa profile
Harvard University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Harvard University
Western Michigan University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Western Michigan University
Depauw University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. More on Depauw University
Miracosta College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Read the full report on Miracosta College
Claremont Mckenna College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. See the full Claremont Mckenna College profile
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. See the full Suny At Albany profile
University Of Rhode Island offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. See the full University Of Rhode Island profile
Weber State University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Weber State University
Cuny Graduate School And University Center ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Get the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center report
Hofstra University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. See the full Hofstra University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value East Asian Languages Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Southern Methodist University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Read the full report on Southern Methodist University
Calvin College
Calvin College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full Calvin College report
Northern State University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Get the full Northern State University report
Georgia State University offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. See the full Georgia State University profile
Kenyon College
Kenyon College placed #30 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Read more about Kenyon College
Colgate University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Colgate University
Grossmont College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. More on Grossmont College
Florida State University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Get the full Florida State University report
University Of Rochester came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Rochester
Austin Community College District ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Get the full Austin Community College District report
Bennington College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Read the full report on Bennington College
Lawrence University placed #37 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. More on Lawrence University
United States Naval Academy placed #38 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Read more about United States Naval Academy
Whitman College
Whitman College placed #39 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Read the full report on Whitman College
Bentley University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Bentley University
University Of Mississippi Main Campus landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Mississippi Main Campus
Washington University In St Louis ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. More on Washington University In St Louis
Oakland University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Get the full Oakland University report
Carthage College
Carthage College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Read the full report on Carthage College
Washington State University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. More on Washington State University
University Of California Riverside landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of California Riverside profile
Eastern Michigan University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Eastern Michigan University report
Central Washington University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. See the full Central Washington University profile
Purdue University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
Los Angeles Pierce College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Los Angeles Pierce College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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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