Middle Eastern Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies is offered at 61 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies.
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Education Levels of Middle Eastern Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 317 degrees were awarded toMiddle Eastern Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Middle Eastern Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 157 |
| Master’s Degree | 127 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 32 |
Earnings of Middle Eastern Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,815 |
| 4 years | $54,317 |
| 5 years | $64,382 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Middle Eastern Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 78 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Middle Eastern Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is Harvard University. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Naval Academy comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Smith College is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wellesley College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colgate University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Middle Eastern Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1,156 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 705 |
| Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 680 |
| Area Studies, Other | 630 |
| East Asian Studies | 581 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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