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Cheapest East Asian Languages Colleges in Texas

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

University of Houston delivers the most affordable path to East Asian language expertise at just $13,853 net cost, nearly $28,000 less than Southern Methodist University's $41,778 annual price tag. Texas students benefit from strong regional ties to Asia-Pacific trade through Houston's massive port complex, where Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language skills command premium salaries. The state's six programs range from highly selective UT Austin with its 31% acceptance rate to more accessible University of North Texas at 79%.
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Programs
$13,853 – $41,778
Net Price Range
$39,369
Avg. Program Earnings
74.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,853 $9,711 64.9% 66.2%
2 $14,352 $11,164 59.6% 79.1%
3 $19,678 $11,678 87.6% 31.4%
4 $23,451 $46,500 69.5% 54.4%
5 $23,650 $51,352 81.9% 30.5%
6 $41,778 $64,460 83.3% 52.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between Texas programs?

Public universities offer significantly lower costs, with University of Houston at $13,853 and University of North Texas at $14,352 compared to private institutions. Southern Methodist University tops the list at $41,778, nearly triple the cost of the most affordable public option.

How competitive are admissions for East Asian language programs in Texas?

Acceptance rates vary dramatically from UT Austin's selective 31% to University of North Texas's accessible 79%. Most programs fall between 52-66% acceptance rates, making them moderately competitive for qualified applicants.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Texas?

UT Austin achieves the highest graduation rate at 88% despite moderate costs, while the most expensive program at Southern Methodist graduates 83% of students. University of Houston offers the best value with 65% graduation rates at the lowest price point.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.