Career Outcomes

A degree in South Asian Studies from Columbia University can lead to a wide range of exciting and fulfilling careers. In our program, MA students have the freedom to enroll in courses offered by different departments throughout the university. They also work closely with advisors and faculty to design thesis projects that will prepare them for their professional futures. By participating in our South Asian Studies program, students obtain rigorous, specialized expertise in the region but with the freedom and flexibility seek out the particular training in the skills and disciplines that fit them best.