South Asian Studies
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of South Asia, defined as including Afghanistan, India, the Maldives, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and related borderlands and island groups; and including the study of migration patterns and overseas diasporas.
- Schools offering
- 12
- Annual completions
- 14
- 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 South Asia, defined as including Afghanistan, India, the Maldives, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and related borderlands and island groups; and including the study of migration patterns and overseas diasporas.
Examples of specialized tracks: Indian/South Asian Studies.
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
$59k
Top colleges for South 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 Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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