Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other

Types of Degrees Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many middle/near eastern & semitic languages, literatures, & linguistics, other graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	50
Master’s Degree	28
Doctor’s Degree	24
Graduate Certificate	4

What Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, middle/near eastern and semitic languages, literatures, and linguistics, other majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

• Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
• Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Skills for Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Majors

A major in middle/near eastern and semitic languages, literatures, and linguistics, other prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Abilities for Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Majors

As you progress with your middle/near eastern and semitic languages, literatures, and linguistics, other degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

What Can You Do With a Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with middle/near eastern and semitic languages, literatures, and linguistics, other:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors	11.7%	$67,640
Interpreters and Translators	17.7%	$49,930

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other?

This major is dominated by women with about 58% of recent graduates being female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of middle/near eastern and semitic languages, literatures, and linguistics, other majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	2
Black or African American	4
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	37
International Students	1
Other Races/Ethnicities	6

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other, too. About 2.0% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other

Some degrees associated with middle/near eastern and semitic languages, literatures, and linguistics, other may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to middle/near eastern and semitic languages, literatures, and linguistics, other have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	0.5%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	0.5%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	5.6%
Bachelor’s Degree	30.1%
Master’s Degree	21.7%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.	4.3%
Doctoral Degree	37.8%

Online Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	0	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	0	0
Bachelor’s Degree	1	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	8	0
Post-Master’s	2	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	7	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to middle/near eastern and semitic languages, literatures, and linguistics, other.

Major	Number of Grads
Arabic Language & Literature	340
Ancient Near Eastern & Biblical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics	40
Middle/Near Eastern & Semitic Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, General	37
Hebrew Language & Literature	26

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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