Compare 9 Hindu Studies. programs in the West. Average earnings: $27,340.
Hindu Studies programs produce graduates earning between $17,846 and $39,730—a $22K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 9 ranked programs in the West, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Whitworth University's Hindu Studies program leads with graduates earning $39,730, well above the $27,340 average across all programs. University of Puget Sound follows at $37,055, while California State University-Long Beach delivers $33,993—proving that diverse institutional types can produce strong outcomes in this specialized field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. California State University-Long Beach graduates borrow $14,289 and face a 17.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Meanwhile, top earners at Whitworth carry $25,000 in student debt with a 20% burden, showing how program choice affects both earnings and financial stress.
Highest program earnings: $39,730
Strong outcomes ($37,055) with 76% acceptance
17.2% payment burden | Manageable
38.1% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Whitworth UniversityPrivate | $39,730 | 17 | $25,000 | Challenging | $35,875 | High |
| #2 | University Of Puget SoundPrivate | $37,055 | 10 | $25,000 | Challenging | $52,058 | High |
| #3 | $33,993 | 7 | $14,289 | Manageable | $15,177 | High | |
| #4 | $26,585 | 18 | $26,063 | High | $31,387 | High | |
| #5 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $25,194 | 11 | $19,620 | High | $30,126 | High |
| #6 | $23,836 | 16 | $23,750 | High | $18,696 | High | |
| #7 | $21,910 | 23 | — | — | — | — | |
| #8 | $19,911 | 29 | $13,993 | High | $26,465 | High | |
| #9 | $17,846 | 18 | $13,872 | High | $13,522 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
