Buddhist Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 3 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Buddhist Studies.
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Education Levels of Buddhist Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 23 people earned theirBuddhist Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Buddhist Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 19 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Buddhist 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 Buddhist Studies of $35,631 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,787 |
| 4 years | $35,631 |
| 5 years | $41,557 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Buddhist Studies students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Buddhist Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Buddhist Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Institute of Buddhist Studies tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Buddhist Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Buddhist 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.
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Buddhist Studies. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Buddhist 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.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Buddhist Studies. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Buddhist 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.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Buddhist Studies majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Buddhist Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Buddhist Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Talmudic Studies | 4,730 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2,675 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1,045 |
| Christian Studies | 618 |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | 70 |
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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