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Middle Eastern Studies Master's Degree

Middle Eastern Studies Master’s Degrees

There are 61 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies.

Education Levels of Middle Eastern Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 317 people earned theirMiddle 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 157
Master’s Degree (this page) 127
Doctor’s Degree 32

Earnings of Middle Eastern Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

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)

The data on debt ranges for Middle Eastern Studies majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.

There are 78 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

The most popular school in the United States for Middle Eastern Studies students seeking a master's degree is Harvard University. This school awarded 29 master'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.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Georgetown University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 21 master'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.

#4

New York University

New York, NY

New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#5

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ

Princeton University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master'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.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master'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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master'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.

#9

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master'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.

#11

United States Naval Academy

Annapolis, MD

United States Naval Academy comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Brown University

Providence, RI

Brown University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master'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-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Cornell University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Smith College

Northampton, MA

Smith College is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master'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.

#17

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

Colgate University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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.

#18

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

United States Military Academy is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-Berkeley comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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.

Below are some popular majors similar to Middle Eastern Studies that also offer master’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

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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