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Middle Eastern Studies at University of Chicago

If you are interested in studying Middle Eastern Studies, consider the program at University of Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 middle eastern studies degrees were granted at University of Chicago.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Chicago. Of 18,566 students, 102 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Middle Eastern Studies graduates at University of Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Middle Eastern Studies graduates at University of Chicago are 52% women (11) and 48% men (10).

Middle Eastern Studies Master’s Program at University of Chicago

Of the 21 master’s middle eastern studies degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 52% were women (11) and 48% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Middle Eastern Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Middle Eastern Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, below the national average of 19%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Middle Eastern Studies Graduates

Those who complete Middle Eastern Studies program at University of Chicago work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Middle Eastern Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.