Degrees in Asian Studies

Bachelor’s Degree in Asian Studies

With a Bachelor’s in Asian Studies students will acquire the skills to think critically, creatively, and independently about important Asian and international issues that impact Asian communities.

Students gain knowledge through a wide variety of courses including those in:

• Anthropology
• History
• Humanities
• Popular Culture
• Politics
• Art
• Women’s Studies

Approaching education from the various perspectives of an Asian Studies program encourages students to become active and engaged citizens in a complex global world. A degree in Asian Studies is an excellent preparation for various careers, especially in serving mixed cultural (most notably Asian) communities. A Bachelor’s Degree in Asian Studies also prepares students for further educational success should they continue with graduate studies.

Jobs with a Bachelor’s Degree in Asian Studies

• Legislator – An elected position responsible for development, introduction, and/or enactment of laws and statutes at the local, state, tribal, or federal level. Median Annual Salary: $30,000.
• News Correspondent – Work for newspaper, website, or periodical publishers or in television or radio broadcasting and inform the public about news and events. Specifically, as it relates to and/or impacts international and Asian news. Median Annual Salary: $46,000.
• Adult ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher – Instruct adults in fundamental skills, such as reading and speaking English. They also help students earn their high school equivalency credential. Median Annual Salary: $55,000.
• Public Relations Specialist – Create and maintain a favorable public image for the organization they represent. Median Annual Salary: $63,000.
• Customs Broker – Works to ensure client shipments meet the dozens of requirements enforced by US Customs and Border Control. Median Annual Salary: $76,000.

Master’s Degree in Asian Studies

A graduate degree in Asian Studies will help students further build their analytical and critical thinking skills. Students will also further develop their research, communication, and writing skills. A Master’s Degree in Asian Studies is a popular choice for those seeking to become an expert in this field. A graduate degree is also a great choice for those choosing career paths such as writing or postsecondary teaching.

Jobs with a Master’s Degree in Asian Studies:

• Historian – Research, analyze, interpret, and write about the past by studying historical documents and sources, especially as they relate to Asia. Median Annual Salary: $63,000.
• Ethnic and Cultural Studies Teacher, Postsecondary – Teach courses about the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Asian/Asian America American studies. Median Annual Salary: $88,000.
• Public Relations Manager – Direct the creation of materials that will enhance the public image of their employer or client. Median Annual Salary: $118,000.
• Author – Develop written content for various media types on international and Asian interests and/or topics. Median Annual Salary: $122,000.

Is an Asian Studies Degree worth it?

Transnational studies of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Asian American communities give students diverse insight into the historical and contemporary lifeways of a variety of cultures, including:

• Taiwanese
• Filipino
• Indian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Pakistani
• Sri Lankan
• Chinese
• Thai
• Vietnamese
• Indigenous Hawaiian

GI Bill-approved Schools and Yellow Ribbon Colleges Offering an Asian Studies Degree

Ready to start your Degree in Asian Studies? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools:

• University of South Alabama - Offers an Asian Studies Concentration for its Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. USA participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.
• Stetson University Deland - Offers Asian Studies as a minor for its undergraduate degrees.
• University of Colorado Boulder - Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies. University Colorado Boulder also offers Asian Languages and Civilizations as a Master of Arts and a PhD. University Colorado Boulder is a Yellow Ribbon school.
• Quinnipiac University - Offers Asian Studies as a Minor for its undergraduate degrees. Quinnipiac is a Yellow Ribbon school.
• University of Nevada Las Vegas - Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Asian and Asian American Studies. University of Nevada Las Vegas is a Yellow Ribbon school.
• University of Arizona - Offers comprehensive programs in East Asian Studies including Degrees for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs.  There are also double majors, dual degrees, and accelerated options available. University of Arizona is a GI Bill® approved school, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. University of Arizona is a Yellow Ribbon school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.