2026 Best Value East Asian Languages Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value East Asian Languages master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 192 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
San Francisco State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value East Asian Languages master's degree schools in the United States. Based in San Francisco, CA, San Francisco State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,846, with out-of-state students paying around $20,446. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $14,108. San Francisco State University alumni report median earnings of $68,077 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,108 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%. See the full San Francisco State University profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Madison earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $21,813. Median earnings reach $73,792 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
You'll get strong value at University Of California Berkeley, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,377, 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. University Of California Berkeley alumni report median earnings of $92,446 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of California Berkeley
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at George Washington University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $22,910. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $90,873. That is a strong return on a $22,910 median debt. George Washington University has an acceptance rate of 47%. Get the full George Washington University report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Depaul University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,405. Graduates carry a median of $25,310 in student loans. Median earnings reach $68,751 ten years out. Set against $25,310 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Depaul University has an acceptance rate of 76%. Get the full Depaul University report
University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Based in Boulder, CO, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,214, with out-of-state students paying around $42,970. Students borrow a median of $20,373 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $69,738. That is a strong return on a $20,373 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%. Get the full University Of Colorado Boulder report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. This public school is set in Seattle, WA. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $78,466. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,120 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $74,479. Set against $25,120 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Rutgers University New Brunswick report
Florida State University placed #11 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. This public school is set in Tallahassee, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,517, while out-of-state students pay about $21,683. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $17,100. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,675. That is a strong return on a $17,100 median debt. Florida State University has an acceptance rate of 24%. Read more about Florida State University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. This public school is set in Minneapolis, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Graduates carry a median of $18,463 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $69,020. Set against $18,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Based in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,244, 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. A decade after starting, 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
Portland State University placed #15 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Located in Portland, OR, Portland State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $25,500. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,906. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Portland State University profile
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, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Students borrow a median of $24,093 to complete their East Asian Languages program here. Indiana University Bloomington alumni report median earnings of $63,742 a decade after entry. Set against $24,093 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%. Get the full Indiana University Bloomington report
University Of Oregon placed #18 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Based in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. The median East Asian Languages program debt is $21,201. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,324 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Oregon
University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #19 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Set in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $71,631. Set against $25,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Amherst
University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public school based in Honolulu, HI. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,186, while out-of-state students pay about $34,218. Graduates carry a median of $18,076 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,624 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa report
Middlebury College landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Middlebury, VT, Middlebury College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,600. Typical East Asian Languages student debt is $15,948. Graduates go on to earn a median of $76,310 ten years after entry. Set against $15,948 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Middlebury College has an acceptance rate of 11%. Read more about Middlebury College
Irvine Valley College placed #18 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. More on Irvine Valley College
University Of California Santa Barbara landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of California Santa Barbara
Cuny Hunter College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Get the full Cuny Hunter College report
The University Of Texas At Austin offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Read more about The University Of Texas At Austin
Wofford College
Wofford College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. More on Wofford College
Scripps College
Scripps College placed #23 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. See the full Scripps College profile
Bennington College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Bennington College
Crafton Hills College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about Crafton Hills College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value East Asian Languages Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
De Anza College
De Anza College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Read the full report on De Anza College
Cuny Queens College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Cuny Queens College profile
Carthage College
Carthage College placed #28 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. Read the full report on Carthage College
Saddleback College placed #29 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. More on Saddleback College
California State University Fullerton offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. See the full California State University Fullerton profile
Linfield College
Linfield College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. See the full Linfield College profile
University Of California Davis ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Read the full report on University Of California Davis
College Of The Holy Cross landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full College Of The Holy Cross profile
Drexel University landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Drexel University
Glendale Community College Glendale Ca placed #35 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. More on Glendale Community College Glendale Ca
Brigham Young University Provo ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. See the full Brigham Young University Provo profile
Bard College At Simons Rock came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Bard College At Simons Rock
Weber State University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Weber State University profile
Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. See the full Glendale Community College Glendale Az profile
Messiah College
Messiah College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on Messiah College
University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #41 among the best-value East Asian Languages schools in the United States. See the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus profile
Lawrence University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on Lawrence University
Murray State University came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. More on Murray State University
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
Eastern Michigan University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Eastern Michigan University profile
North Central College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full North Central College profile
Vassar College
Vassar College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Read the full report on Vassar College
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. More on University Of Maryland College Park
Los Angeles City College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value East Asian Languages schools. Read the full report on Los Angeles City College
Occidental College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Occidental College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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