Pew Study: Hindus Most Educated in US
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated Feb 22, 2026
The study provides insights into demographic and educational trends within the United States, which can inform policy decisions related to immigration and education. While not directly impacting financial markets, it offers valuable data for understanding societal shifts.
The Pew Research Center released its 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study, revealing that Hindus are the most highly educated religious group in the United States, with 70% holding at least a bachelor's degree, followed by Jews at 65%. This significantly exceeds the national average of 35%. Other groups like Muslims, Buddhists, and Orthodox Church also show above-average educational attainment, while Evangelical Protestantism, Catholic Church, and historically Black Protestant churches are below average. The report attributes these disparities largely to immigration patterns, as many Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists migrated to the United States through higher education or skilled worker visa pathways. The study surveyed 36,908 US adults between July 2023 and March 2024.
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