Middle Eastern Semitic Languages

Types of Degrees Middle Eastern Semitic Languages Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many Middle Eastern semitic languages graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	88
Doctor’s Degree	51
Graduate Certificate	21

What Middle Eastern Semitic Languages Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to Middle Eastern semitic Languages and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 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 Eastern Semitic Languages Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to Middle Eastern semitic Languages:

• 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 Eastern Semitic Languages Majors

A major in Middle Eastern semitic Languages will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:

• 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 Eastern Semitic Languages Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with Middle Eastern semitic Languages:

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 Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages?

Roughly 49% of the graduates are women, and 51% are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Middle Eastern semitic Languages majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	2
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	53
International Students	16
Other Races/Ethnicities	8

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages, too. About 18.2% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:

• Saudi Arabia
• Canada
• South Korea
• China
• Egypt

How Much Do Middle Eastern Semitic Languages Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

Middle Eastern Semitic Languages majors often go into careers where salaries can range from $55,230 to $79,160 (25th to 75th percentile). This range includes all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Middle Eastern Semitic Languages

Some degrees associated with Middle Eastern semitic Languages may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to Middle Eastern semitic Languages 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 Eastern Semitic Languages Programs

In 2020-2021, 108 schools offered a Middle Eastern semitic Languages program of some type. 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)	3	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	6	0
Bachelor’s Degree	6	2
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	30	2
Post-Master’s	3	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	19	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Is a Degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages Worth It?

The median salary for a Middle Eastern semitic Languages grad is $55,230 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 38% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $306,600 after 20 years!

Majors Related to Middle Eastern Semitic Languages

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to Middle Eastern semitic Languages.

Major	Number of Grads
Linguistics & Comparative Literature	1,748
Romance Languages	1,304
Classical Languages & Literature	303
East Asian Languages	209
Germanic Languages	149
American Sign Language	115
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages	74
Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other)	51
South Asian Languages	22
Second Language Learning	19
Celtic Language & Literature	3
African Languages	3
Greek Language & Literature	1
Iranian & Persian Languages	0
Turkic & Central Asian Languages	0
Native American Languages	0

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
• Image Credit: By Nabaten under License

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