2024 Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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 2 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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 47 master's degrees in near & middle eastern studies to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on near & middle eastern studies students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of near & middle eastern studies students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized near & middle eastern studies related body.

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.

More Ways to Rank Near & Middle Eastern Studies Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

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

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Master's in Middle East Studies

1

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in near & middle eastern studies has to take a look at Georgetown University. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown 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 Georgetown University

2

New York University
New York, NY

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

New York University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in near & middle eastern studies. Located in the large city of New York, NYU 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 New York University

Best Near & Middle Eastern Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best near & middle eastern studies schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	695	13
Maryland	363	3
New Jersey	346	5
District of Columbia	334	26

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Near & Middle Eastern Studies Related Rankings by Major

One of 36 majors within the Area Studies area of study, Near & Middle Eastern Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Middle East Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
American U.S. Studies	46
East Asian Studies	45
Western European Studies	32
Latin American Studies	26
Central & Eastern European Studies	18
Asian Studies	17
French Studies	17
Irish Studies	12
Latin American & Caribbean Studies	11
European Studies	9

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Karl Udo Gerth. More about our data sources and methodologies.