South Asian Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in South Asian Studies.
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Education Levels of South Asian Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 38 people earned theirSouth Asian Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in South Asian Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 23 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 13 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of South Asian Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in South Asian Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,815 |
| 4 years | $54,317 |
| 5 years | $64,382 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for South Asian Studies majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular South Asian Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a master’s degree in South Asian Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for South Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in South Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in South Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in South Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in South Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in South Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for South Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in South Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in South Asian Studies. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in South Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in South Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for South Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in South Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in South Asian Studies. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in South Asian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wellesley College is a popular choice for South Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in South Asian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in South Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wesleyan University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in South Asian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in South Asian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for South Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in South Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hampshire College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in South Asian Studies. Graduates who complete their master's degree in South Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middlebury College is a popular choice for South Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in South Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mount Holyoke College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in South Asian Studies. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for South Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for South Asian Studies majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in South Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in South Asian Studies. Graduates who complete their master's degree in South Asian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to South Asian Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1,156 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 705 |
| Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 680 |
| Area Studies, Other | 630 |
| East Asian Studies | 581 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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