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2024 Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Master's Degree Schools

9 Colleges in the United States
117 Master's Degrees
Near & Middle Eastern Studies is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #492 out of the 1172 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual reviewed 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of near & middle eastern studies. Combined, these schools handed out 117 master's degrees in near & middle eastern studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Near & Middle Eastern Studies School for Your Master's Degree

Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Master's Degree Schools Your choice of near & middle eastern studies for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for near & middle eastern studies students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Master's Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Near & Middle Eastern Studies in the United States

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in near & middle eastern studies.

10 Top Schools for a Master's in Middle East Studies

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Georgetown University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in near & middle eastern studies. Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in near & middle eastern studies from Georgetown University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in near & middle eastern studies. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in near & middle eastern studies from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

New York University is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in near & middle eastern studies. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in near & middle eastern studies from New York University

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

Cornell University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in near & middle eastern studies. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in near & middle eastern studies from Cornell University

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in near & middle eastern studies. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin.More information about a master’s in near & middle eastern studies from The University of Texas at Austin

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in near & middle eastern studies from University of California - Berkeley

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham.More information about a master’s in near & middle eastern studies from Brandeis University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

UChicago is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in near & middle eastern studies from University of Chicago

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UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the city of Seattle.More information about a master’s in near & middle eastern studies from University of Washington - Seattle Campus

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

University of Arizona is a very large public university located in the large city of Tucson.More information about a master’s in near & middle eastern studies from University of Arizona

Near & Middle Eastern Studies by Region

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Near & Middle Eastern Studies is one of 36 different types of Area Studies programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Middle East Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) 496
American U.S. Studies 165
East Asian Studies 157
Latin American Studies 138
Asian Studies 80
Russian Studies 42
Central & Eastern European Studies 36
Western European Studies 33
Area Studies, Other 30
African Studies 24

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