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2026 Best South Asian Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region

1 Colleges in the United States
16 South Asian Studies Degrees Awarded
$59,877 Avg Early-Career Salary

South Asian Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for south asian studies students.

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Best Schools for South Asian Studies in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall south asian studies education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in South Asian Studies

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Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 school for south asian studies. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 16 south asian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their south asian studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $59,877 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,850 in student loans. Get the full south asian studies details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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