2026 Best Middle Eastern Semitic Languages Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Middle Eastern Semitic Languages bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 102 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Middle Eastern Semitic Languages Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found Bucknell University to be the best Middle Eastern Semitic Languages school in the United States. Located in Lewisburg, PA, Bucknell University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,812. Typical Middle Eastern Semitic Languages student debt is $25,951. Read the full report on Bucknell University
You'll be in good company at University Of Notre Dame, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,025. Students borrow a median of $19,891 to complete their Middle Eastern Semitic Languages program here. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame
The strong Middle Eastern Semitic Languages programs at Columbia University In The City Of New York earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia University In The City Of New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Middle Eastern Semitic Languages students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York
You'll be in good company at Georgetown University, which ranked #4 this year. Set in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Georgetown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,089. Typical Middle Eastern Semitic Languages student debt is $16,483. More on Georgetown University
The strong Middle Eastern Semitic Languages programs at George Washington University earned it the #5 place in the United States. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. Read more about George Washington University
University Of California Berkeley came in at #6 in this year's ranking. University Of California Berkeley is a public school based in Berkeley, CA. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,377, with out-of-state students paying around $47,265. Typical Middle Eastern Semitic Languages student debt is $14,238. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report
University Of California Los Angeles ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. About 93% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. University Of California Los Angeles Middle Eastern Semitic Languages students take on a median of $16,097 in debt. More on University Of California Los Angeles
Middlebury College placed #9 among Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools in the United States. Located in Middlebury, VT, Middlebury College is a private not-for-profit institution. Middlebury College posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees average $67,600. Typical Middle Eastern Semitic Languages student debt is $15,948. Read more about Middlebury College
University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools. Based in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. University Of Washington Seattle Campus Middle Eastern Semitic Languages students take on a median of $16,481 in debt. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
Boston University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. About 89% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Boston University Middle Eastern Semitic Languages students take on a median of $25,232 in debt. Read the full report on Boston University
Ohio State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in Columbus, OH. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. The median Middle Eastern Semitic Languages program debt is $22,053. More on Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #13 among Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools in the United States. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Typical Middle Eastern Semitic Languages student debt is $19,137. Read more about University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
University Of Georgia came in at #14 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Athens, GA. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete their Middle Eastern Semitic Languages program here. More on University Of Georgia
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools. Located in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. University Of Maryland College Park posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. Students from in state pay about $11,809 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report
University Of Arizona placed #16 among Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools in the United States. Set in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. The median Middle Eastern Semitic Languages program debt is $21,861. Read more about University Of Arizona
University Of Connecticut placed #18 among Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools in the United States. Located in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. University Of Connecticut Middle Eastern Semitic Languages students take on a median of $23,637 in debt. Read more about University Of Connecticut
Montclair State University placed #19 among Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools in the United States. Based in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,912, compared with $26,022 for out-of-state students. Montclair State University Middle Eastern Semitic Languages students take on a median of $25,286 in debt. Read the full report on Montclair State University
University Of Chicago ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $69,324. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete their Middle Eastern Semitic Languages program here. Read the full report on University Of Chicago
Brigham Young University Provo placed #21 among Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools in the United States. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school based in Provo, UT. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Typical Middle Eastern Semitic Languages student debt is $15,526. More on Brigham Young University Provo
University Of Arkansas did well this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. University Of Arkansas posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Typical Middle Eastern Semitic Languages student debt is $24,019. More on University Of Arkansas
Michigan State University placed #23 among Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools in the United States. Michigan State University is a public school based in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Typical Middle Eastern Semitic Languages student debt is $25,213. Get the full Michigan State University report
Wayne State University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Based in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Typical Middle Eastern Semitic Languages student debt is $26,689. Get the full Wayne State University report
Suny At Binghamton did well this year, earning the #25 position. Based in Vestal, NY, Suny At Binghamton is a public institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,567, with out-of-state students paying around $30,447. Typical Middle Eastern Semitic Languages student debt is $20,691. Read the full report on Suny At Binghamton
Western Kentucky University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Located in Bowling Green, KY, Western Kentucky University is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,652, with out-of-state students paying around $27,000. Typical Middle Eastern Semitic Languages student debt is $24,499. More on Western Kentucky University
Depaul University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Set in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $45,405 in tuition and fees. The median Middle Eastern Semitic Languages program debt is $25,310. Read the full report on Depaul University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Middle Eastern Semitic Languages Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Cleveland State University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Cleveland State University is a public school based in Cleveland, OH. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,982, while out-of-state students pay about $18,502. Students borrow a median of $26,336 to complete their Middle Eastern Semitic Languages program here. More on Cleveland State University
Portland State University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools. Located in Portland, OR, Portland State University is a public institution. Portland State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, compared with $29,136 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,475 in student loans. Read more about Portland State University
California State University San Bernardino came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Based in San Bernardino, CA, California State University San Bernardino is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,088, compared with $20,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,149 to complete their Middle Eastern Semitic Languages program here. See the full California State University San Bernardino profile
Cuny Hunter College placed #31 among Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools in the United States. This public school is set in New York, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,382, while out-of-state students pay about $15,332. Graduates carry a median of $11,091 in student loans. Read more about Cuny Hunter College
Davidson College
Davidson College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Get the full Davidson College report
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Concordia University Chicago did well this year, earning the #32 position. Get the full Concordia University Chicago report
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College did well this year, earning the #33 position. More on Cuny Bernard M Baruch College
United States Naval Academy landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. See the full United States Naval Academy profile
Walla Walla University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about Walla Walla University
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. More on Cuyamaca College
Arizona State University did well this year, earning the #37 position. See the full Arizona State University profile
University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Maryland Baltimore County report
Pacific Union College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools. Read more about Pacific Union College
Emory University
Emory University placed #40 among Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools in the United States. Read the full report on Emory University
University Of Michigan Dearborn landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Michigan Dearborn profile
American University did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about American University
Columbia International University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Columbia International University
Crafton Hills College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Crafton Hills College report
Georgia State University placed #45 among Middle Eastern Semitic Languages schools in the United States. Read the full report on Georgia State University
Concordia University Ann Arbor landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. See the full Concordia University Ann Arbor profile
United States Military Academy came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on United States Military Academy
Duke University
Duke University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Duke University
Drexel University did well this year, earning the #49 position. See the full Drexel University profile
Cuny Graduate School And University Center came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on Cuny Graduate School And University Center
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 102 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).