Compare 24 Hindu Studies. programs in the South. Average earnings: $31,778.
The highest-earning Hindu Studies program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $30K earnings gap across 24 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Virginia's Hindu Studies program leads with graduates earning $50,482, well above the $31,778 average across all programs. Liberty University follows at $44,318 with nearly 100% acceptance, while Florida State rounds out the top three at $43,321—proving regional publics compete with elite institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Virginia graduates borrow $17,500 and face just an 8.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35, graduates can pay off their entire student debt with about four months of salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $50,482 | 39 | $17,500 | Good | $28,903 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $44,318 | 674 | $24,500 | Manageable | $16,398 | High |
| #3 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $43,321 | 18 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #4 | University Of FloridaPublic | $40,253 | 9 | $15,000 | Good | $18,837 | High |
| #5 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $39,495 | 35 | $23,000 | Challenging | $50,786 | High |
| #6 | Beulah Heights UniversityPrivate | $39,130 | 19 | — | — | — | — |
| #7 | Randolph-Macon CollegePrivate | $37,568 | 8 | $27,000 | Challenging | $46,254 | High |
| #8 | $37,208 | 7 | $20,500 | Challenging | $26,632 | High | |
| #9 | $37,199 | 6 | $17,988 | Manageable | $15,541 | High | |
| #10 | Gardner-Webb UniversityPrivate | $37,084 | 12 | $24,222 | Challenging | $19,524 | High |
| #11 | $35,974 | 11 | $21,500 | Challenging | $23,585 | High | |
| #12 | $35,633 | 22 | $21,500 | Challenging | $19,809 | High | |
| #13 | Furman UniversityPrivate | $33,993 | 27 | $23,250 | High | $54,750 | High |
| #14 | $33,690 | 29 | $14,000 | Manageable | $25,072 | High | |
| #15 | $31,848 | 7 | $26,471 | High | $18,387 | High | |
| #16 | University Of Mount OlivePrivate | $25,194 | 6 | $27,209 | High | $15,000 | High |
| #17 | Houston Christian UniversityPrivate | $24,421 | 12 | $22,642 | High | $28,262 | High |
| #18 | Mississippi CollegePrivate | $23,456 | 11 | $22,500 | High | $16,510 | High |
| #19 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $22,771 | 6 | $23,250 | High | $48,703 | High |
| #20 | $20,140 | 8 | $22,858 | High | $14,638 | High | |
| #21 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $19,455 | 7 | $23,250 | High | $35,971 | High |
| #22 | $18,309 | 8 | $26,000 | High | $34,374 | High | |
| #23 | Southern Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $16,169 | 17 | $26,000 | High | $16,072 | High |
| #24 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $15,552 | 27 | $18,500 | High | $20,855 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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