Asian-American Studies
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of Asian population groups who have immigrated to the United States and Canada, or sought refugee asylum, from the colonial period to the present, and including Chinese-Americans, Japanese-Americans, Korean-Americans, Vietnamese-Americans, Cambodian-Americans, and others.
- Schools offering
- 22
- Annual completions
- 59
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $52k
About this major
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of Asian population groups who have immigrated to the United States and Canada, or sought refugee asylum, from the colonial period to the present, and including Chinese-Americans, Japanese-Americans, Korean-Americans, Vietnamese-Americans, Cambodian-Americans, and others.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary | $84k | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$52k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$35k
Bachelor's
$52k
Top colleges for Asian-American Studies
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| University of California-Irvine | Irvine, CA | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| University of California-Davis | Davis, CA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| San Francisco State University | San Francisco, CA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| California State University-Northridge | Northridge, CA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Binghamton University | Vestal, NY | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Scripps College | Claremont, CA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| California State University-Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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