Master’s Degrees in Near & Middle Eastern Studies
Featured Near & Middle Eastern Studies 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.
Featured Near & Middle Eastern Studies 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.
Education Levels of Middle East Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 116 people earned their master's degree in middle east studies. This makes it the 493rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in middle east studies at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 116 |
Doctor’s Degree | 34 |
Graduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Middle East Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for middle east studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for middle east studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in middle east studies. About 50.9% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 59 |
Women | 57 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of middle east studies master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 6 |
Black or African American | 8 |
Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
White | 60 |
International Students | 25 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |

Most Popular Middle East Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a master’s degree in middle east studies. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
The most popular school in the United States for middle east studies students seekinga master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from UChicago. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Georgetown University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in middle east studies. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from Georgetown. Of these students, 52% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in middle east studies. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from Harvard. Of these students, 43% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for middle east studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from University of Arizona.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in middle east studies. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from The Graduate Center. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for middle east studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from NYU. Of these students, 41% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Princeton University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in middle east studies. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from Princeton.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in middle east studies. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from UT Austin. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for middle east studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from UC Berkeley. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in middle east studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from Johns Hopkins.
Brandeis University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in middle east studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from Brandeis.
George Mason University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in middle east studies. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from GMU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in middle east studies. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from Cornell.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in middle east studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in middle east studies from UW Seattle.
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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.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to middle east studies that offer master’s degrees.
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U.S. & Canadian Studies | 428 |
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American U.S. Studies | 170 |
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Asian Studies | 52 |
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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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