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Near & Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Texas at Austin

8 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
#12 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in middle east studies.

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Near & Middle Eastern Studies Degrees Available at UT Austin

UT Austin Middle East Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for middle east studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies 1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies 1
Best Value Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies 2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (With Aid) 2
Best Value Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (With Aid) 3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (With Aid) 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies 4
Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Graduate Degree Schools 4
Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Master’s Degree Schools 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income $0-$30k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income $30-$48k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income $75-$110k) 5
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Near & Middle Eastern Studies Graduates 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income $48-$75k) 5
Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Value Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income Over $110k) 6
Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 6
Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 9
Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Schools 12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income $48-$75k) 12
Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income $30-$48k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income $75-$110k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income $0-$30k) 14
Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Colleges for Veterans 14
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Near & Middle Eastern Studies Graduates 15
Best Value Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income $48-$75k) 15
Highest Paid Near & Middle Eastern Studies Graduates 15
Best Value Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income $0-$30k) 16
Best Value Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income $30-$48k) 16
Best Value Colleges for Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Income $75-$110k) 18

Popularity of Middle East Studies at UT Austin

During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in near & middle eastern studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in middle east studies from UT Austin. This makes it the #7 most popular school for middle east studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

Middle East Studies Student Diversity at UT Austin

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the middle east studies majors at The University of Texas at Austin.

UT Austin Near & Middle Eastern Studies Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in middle east studies from UT Austin. About 38% were men and 63% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in middle east studies.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

UT Austin Near & Middle Eastern Studies Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 middle east studies majors earned their master's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in middle east studies.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Majors Similar to Middle East Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Latin American Studies 28
American U.S. Studies 23
Russian Studies 19
Asian Studies 17
European Studies 3

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