Middle Eastern Semitic Languages Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 74 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.0% of Middle Eastern Semitic Languages graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Middle Eastern Semitic Languages Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 541 people earned theirMiddle Eastern Semitic Languages majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 |
| Associate’s Degree | 41 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 270 |
| Master’s Degree | 197 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 30 |
Earnings of Middle Eastern Semitic Languages Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages of $57,980 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,355 |
| 4 years | $57,980 |
| 5 years | $73,123 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Middle Eastern Semitic Languages students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. About 53.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 125 |
| Women | 145 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Middle Eastern Semitic Languages graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 68.5% |
| Asian | 14 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 6.7% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 8 | 3.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Middle Eastern Semitic Languages Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 107 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Middle Eastern Semitic Languages students seeking a bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania Western University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Semitic Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyamaca College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. This school awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grossmont College is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Semitic Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Semitic Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Semitic Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Naval Academy comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Semitic Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middlebury College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Semitic Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Catholic University of America comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Semitic Languages majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in Middle Eastern Semitic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Middle Eastern Semitic Languages that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12,321 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 7,564 |
| American Sign Language | 2,311 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2,111 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,385 |
References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.