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Major · Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

Southeast Asian Studies

A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of Southeast Asia, defined as including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam; related borderlands and island groups; and including the study of migration patterns and overseas diasporas.

Schools offering
2
Annual completions
1
Typical degree level
Bachelor's
Median earnings (5yr)
$59k

About this major

A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of Southeast Asia, defined as including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam; related borderlands and island groups; and including the study of migration patterns and overseas diasporas.

Section 3 · Careers

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
Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Median 5-year earnings

$59k

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Southeast Asian 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 1 1
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA 0 0 0
Section 7 · Explore sideways

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Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Southeast Asian Studies degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary.
Is a Southeast Asian Studies associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
This major is typically offered only at the bachelor's level.
How many colleges offer Southeast Asian Studies?
2 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 1 students a year combined.