Bachelor’s Degrees in Near & Middle Eastern Studies
Featured Near & Middle Eastern Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in History - Middle Eastern Studies
Study the rise of Islam and the Middle East's involvement in regional and international conflicts with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Near & Middle Eastern Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in History - Middle Eastern Studies
Study the rise of Islam and the Middle East's involvement in regional and international conflicts with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Middle East Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 148 people earned their bachelor's degree in middle east studies. This earns it the #525 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in middle east studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 148 |
| Master’s Degree | 116 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 34 |
| Basic Certificate | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Middle East Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in middle east studies. About 67.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 48 |
| Women | 100 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of middle east studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 96 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Middle East Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 61 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in middle east studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for middle east studies students seekinga bachelor's degree is Brandeis University. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from Brandeis.
University of Utah comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in middle east studies. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from U of U. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for middle east studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from NYU. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colgate University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in middle east studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,622 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from Colgate.
Princeton University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in middle east studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from Princeton.
Emory University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in middle east studies. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from Emory. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for middle east studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from UPenn. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brown University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in middle east studies. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from Brown.
The 8th most popular school in the country for middle east studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is McDaniel College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,864 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from McDaniel.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in middle east studies. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from UT Austin. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in middle east studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from Harvard. Of these students, 56% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fordham University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in middle east studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from Fordham U. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for middle east studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from UCLA. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for middle east studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from U-M.
The 15th most popular school in the country for middle east studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Tufts University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from Tufts. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Scripps College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in middle east studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,216 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from Scripps. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Middlebury College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in middle east studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from Middlebury.
Williams College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in middle east studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $64,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from Williams.
University of Arizona comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in middle east studies. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from University of Arizona.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in middle east studies. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in middle east studies from UMass Amherst. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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