Near & Middle Eastern Studies at George Mason University
What traits are you looking for in a middle east studies school? To help you decide if George Mason University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's middle east studies program.GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and approximately 38,541 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Near & Middle Eastern Studies section at the bottom of this page.
Featured George Mason University 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.
GMU Near & Middle Eastern Studies Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Middle East Studies
Featured George Mason University 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.
GMU Near & Middle Eastern Studies Rankings
Middle East Studies Student Demographics at GMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the middle east studies majors at George Mason University.
GMU Near & Middle Eastern Studies Master’s Program

In the middle east studies master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 29% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in middle east studies.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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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.
Careers That Middle East Studies Grads May Go Into
A degree in middle east studies can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for George Mason University.
Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
---|---|---|
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors | 260 | $76,950 |
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
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Lucien Dalarun under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.